https://sparksafeltp.co.uk/news-item/report-unsafe-or-non-compliant-electrical-work-2-2-2-2-2/
SparkSafe LtP calls for the electrical industry to engage in the Draft for Public Consultation on Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations
In collaboration with BSI, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is inviting the electrical industry to provide essential feedback on the upcoming Amendment 4 to the current BS 7671:2018, which includes Amendment 2 (2022) and Amendment 3 (2024).
Amendment 4 has been anticipated for some time and will introduce changes to harmonised standards at a European level that the UK is required to adopt within a specified timeframe.
Each area of change is a response to fast-evolving technologies. It is intended that this Amendment will include requirements for
📢 Stationary secondary batteries
📢Low voltage generating sets
📢Power over ethernet (POE)
📢Energy efficiency, functional earthing and functional-equipotential-bonding for information and
📢Communication technology equipment and systems (ICT).
Amendment 4 is expected to be published in 2026, until that time electrical installers need to have a copy of Amendment 2 (2022) – the ‘brown book’ and Amendment 3 (2024) free PDF bolt-on to be up to date.
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)’s Mark Coles, Head of Technical Regulations, said: “The days of the ‘evergreen electrician’ are gone. Changes in technology, installation practices and developments in standardisation are happening so quickly. It’s therefore so important that installers and designers stay well-informed of what’s happening in the industry.”
Charlotte Bamber, CEO SparkSafe LtP commented “As electrification in the UK increases, we all must be committed to ensuring high standards of safety. I would encourage anyone involved in the industry to contribute to the standard by providing comments on the Draft. Your feedback and insights are crucial in helping to develop and shape these standards.”
⛔ Find Out More …..
To find more about the proposed changes, we recommend you take a look at some of the following industry resources …..
➡ Hear from electrical installation safety experts, David Powell CertED MIET and Richard Harvey MSET Cert Ed, on the main changes and how you can get involved in the DPC for Amendment 4 – https://lnkd.in/ewq3x83C
Watch this informative video from Darren Crannis MEng (Hons) DIS MIET as he discusses some of the key changes that are expected. https://lnkd.in/e-aWEaxg
For an in-depth analysis and review of the changes, worthwhile checking out the #e5 Group webinar with Paul Meenan, John Ward and David Watts https://lnkd.in/e2x6bcVe
Have your say! ✅
If you wish to submit comments you will need to register on the BSI Standards Development portal – https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/
The deadline to submit comments is 3 November 2024.
