Have you adopted changes from the IET Wiring Regulations?
It’s been five months since the new amendment to the IET Wiring Regulations was published. Developed in partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the British Standards Institute (BSI) published BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 back in March of this year. From a new requirement for Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) and the requirement for the […]
Toolbox Talks see electricians add names to SELECT’s growing campaign
The growing campaign for regulation of the electrical industry has received a timely boost after more than 180 electricians pledged their support for the crusade being spearheaded by SELECT. An unprecedented number of professionals rushed to add their names to the association’s Wall of Support at a series of Toolbox Talks held across Scotland in […]
Johnson Controls welcomes amendment to building regulations
Johnson Controls is welcoming the amendments to The Building Regulations 2010 Section 15, paragraph 15.17, in relation to evacuation alert systems in high-rise residential buildings. The amendment states that new residential developments over 18m tall will have to incorporate an Evacuation Alert System in accordance with BS 8629 to help fire and rescue services inform […]
Consultation launched on electrical safety standards in social housing
A 12-week consultation has been launched by the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities, seeking comments on three proposals to enhance electrical safety for residents in social housing in England and bring greater parity between the rented sectors following the introduction of Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector England Regulations in 2020. […]
Electricity at Work Regulations explained…
The Electrical Safety Roundtable has worked collaboratively to create two new technical summary leaflets to promote a better understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EWAR). The leaflets have been produced in collaboration with over 25 different organisations after concerns were raised about the lack of understanding and compliance seen within workplaces in relation […]
Building Safety Act welcomed but ‘more needs to be done’
Wrexham Mineral Cables has welcomed the Building Safety Act 2022’s passage into law as a ‘step in the right direction’ yet believes more still needs to be done when it comes to protecting occupants. The act is intended to create lasting, generational change to the way in which high-risk and high-rise residential buildings are both […]
BEAMA releases tool to help heating installers explain new requirement
New regulations for existing homes mean that, from 15 June 2022, heating installers will be required to install thermostatic room controls when replacing a boiler. To support this change, industry experts from the BEAMA Heating Controls group have produced a short animation to explain the change to consumers, and to highlight the benefits of this […]
ECA welcomes Queen’s Speech promises with plans for skills, safety and net zero
The ECA has welcomed the Queen’s Speech, which outlined several new pieces of legislation to deliver cleaner energy, safer homes, and higher standards for skills and education. It was announced in the Queen’s Speech that the Government will introduce: An Energy Bill to deliver cheaper, cleaner, more secure energy. A UK Infrastructure Bank, to support […]
Building Safety Act-ion
David Cowburn, Chief Operating Officer at NAPIT Group and member of the Interim Industry Competence Committee, reflects on the journey of the Building Safety Bill and sets out how it will impact the construction industry. Introduced in the House of Commons on 5 July 2021, the Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April […]
Bureau Veritas presses electrical contractors to prioritise new 18th Edition
With the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) releasing its second amendment to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations recently, Bureau Veritas is encouraging electrical contractors to examine the new regulations and start to prepare for and implement changes before they are officially adopted in September. The IET published Amendment 2 to BS 7671:2020, its first […]