The electrical industry is on the brink of another significant update with the forthcoming amendment draft to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022. As the backbone of electrical safety and compliance in the UK, any changes to the Wiring Regulations are pivotal for everyone in the field, from electricians to project managers and anyone in between.
What is changing in BS7671:2018 Amendment 2?
The latest amendment draft, prompted by a bulletin from BEAMA, is rumoured to address crucial distinctions between unidirectional and bidirectional RCDs and circuit-breakers. This clarification is essential as it impacts the installation practices and procedures for electrical systems incorporating these devices. We are unsure what else the new draft entails until it is released on the 8th May 2024. This will be available for comment until 5th June 2024.
Beama Technical Bulletin: https://www.beama.org.uk/resourceLibrary/beama-technical-bulletin—connection-of-unidirectional-and-bidirectional-protective-devices.html
Where can I see the BS7671:2018 Amendment 3 draft?
Don’t miss your chance to influence the main standard governing our industry. Visit the BSI’s Standards Development portal below before 1700 on 5 June 2024. Electricians this is your opportunity to have your say!
BSI Standard’s Development Portal
https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com
When will BS7671:2018 Amendment 3 be released?
The timing for this depends on a few things, like how many comments are received and what they say. If there are large volumes of comments, it may take longer than anticipated. BSI and The IET want to make sure they carefully go through all the feedback to make the amendment better before it is finalised and published. We can expect Amendment 3 to be released anywhere between July and September 2024.
How much will BS7671:2018 Amendment 3 be?
The IET has confirmed that BS7671:2018 Amendment 3 will be free for consumption on both the IET’s and BSI’s websites.
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