Amendment 4 changes to testing in a medical location
The IET Wiring Regulations is the safety standard for fixed low-voltage (LV) electrical installations and are designated as British Standard 7671. The standard contains eight Parts and 14 Appendices. Parts 1 to 6 and Part 8 are known as the general requirements and they apply to all LV installations, where relevant. Part 7: Special installations […]
IET & BSI officially publish Amendment 4
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) together with the British Standards Institution (BSI) have today released Amendment 4 (2026) to the standard Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671:2018) (18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations), marking the latest update to the UK’s national standard for electrical installation safety. This new amendment reflects the fast-paced […]
Screwfix to stock IET Wiring Regulations
Screwfix has announced that it will be stocking the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 Requirements for Electrical Installations for the first time ever. The retailer will be stocking three important IET books: The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), the Guidance Note 3, and the On-Site Guide. Electricians will be able pick up the books from […]
CEF TechTalks to tour 25 locations to explain Amendment 4
Electrical distributor CEF has announced that registrations are now open for its latest TechTalks series, running from May to July 2026. Delivered in partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the free events will visit 25 locations across the UK, giving electricians and contractors practical insight into the upcoming Amendment 4:2026 to BS […]
NAPIT EXPO Roadshow returns for 2026
The NAPIT EXPO Roadshows return for 2026 with a brand-new series of events to cover the impact of Amendment 4 of the IET Wiring Regulations. Across four venues, the event – organised by the green skills and compliance-focused company – will bring together electrical professionals, technical experts, and leading industry partners. This set of events […]
NICEIC responds to BS 7671 Amendment 4
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI have confirmed that Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 (the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations) will be published on 15 April 2026. The amendment can be implemented immediately from this date and the previous version, BS 7671:2018 + A2:2022 + A3:2024, will be withdrawn six […]
NAPIT welcomes latest 18th Edition amendments
BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 will be the second, full consolidated amendment to the BS 7671:2018 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations, which was first published in 2018, with BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 (Standalone) in 2020, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 in 2022 and BS 7671:2018+A3:2024 (Standalone) in 2024. Significant changes include: • A new chapter on Stationary Secondary Batteries where the purpose is […]
NICEIC seeks feedback on proposed Amendment 4:2026
On 7 August 2024, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Standards Institution (BSI) published a Draft for Public Comment (DPC) seeking feedback on a proposed amendment (Amendment 4:2026), to the current BS 7671:2018+Amendment 3:2024 IET Wiring Regulations. Amendment 4:2026 has been long-scheduled and will incorporate changes to harmonised standards at a […]
NICEIC comments on changes to the IET Wiring Regulations
The IET and BSI have issued Amendment 3:2024 of BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations. In addition, they also announced there will be a Draft for Public Consultation (DPC) on Amendment 4:2026 from 7 August 2024. Speaking on the news, Paul Collins, NICEIC Technical Director, comments, “Thank you to everyone who has shared their perspectives […]
IET urges industry to have its say on Wiring Regulations
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI are calling on the electrical industry to have its say on an amendment to the current BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022) and Amendment 3 (2024), which will go to DPC (Draft for Public Consultation) on 7 August 2024. BS 7671 is the Requirements for Electrical Installations: […]