IET Wiring Regulations: BS 7671:2008 Incorporating Amendment Number 3:2015

All users of the IET Wiring Regulations need to be aware of the coming changes in Amendment No. 3 to the 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008+A3:2015). Amendment No. 3 publishes on 5 January and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 BS 7671:2008.

Potentially lifesaving changes are proposed making this a vital update. These changes are expected to include (but are not limited to) amendments in the following areas:

• Consumer Units (to come into effect January 2016)
• Wiring in escape routes
• Changes to earth fault loop impedances for all protective devices
• Updated EIC and EICR forms
• Changes to definitions throughout the Regulations