IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations On-Site Guide, 8th Edition: BS7671:2018+A2:2022

The IET 18th Edition On-site Guide offers a concise outline of the IET Wiring Regulations 18^th Edition and BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 Requirements for Electrical Installations. The 8th Edition of the On-site Guide includes a number of updates to the previous 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations as well as subsequent amendments.

2022 Publication Updates (8th Edition)

In addition to substantial updates to areas of the BS 7671 outlined below, the 2022-publication of the IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations On-Site Guide (8th Edition) includes changes to:

• Electric vehicle charging installations
• Protection against thermal effects and fire caused by electrical equipment 
• Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances
• A new chapter on prosumer's electrical installations covering:
  • Energy efficiency measures
  • Interface with the smart grid
  • Management of electricity consumption
  • Management of renewable sources of electricity
  • Energy storage

Updates to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

The 18^th Edition includes a completely new ‘Part 8: Energy and Efficiency’ section, updates to the 1^st, 3^rd, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 14^th and 17^th appendices, as well as revisions to the following chapters, parts, and sections:

• Part 1: Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
• Part 2: Definitions
• Chapter 41: Protection Against Electric Shock
• Chapter 42: Protection Against Thermal Effects
• Chapter 44: Protection Against Voltage Disturbances and Electromagnetic Disturbances
• Chapter 46: Devices for Isolation and Switching
• Chapter 52: Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
• Chapter 53: Protection, Isolation, Switching, Control and Monitoring
• Chapter 54: Earthing Arrangements and Protective Conductors
• Chapter 55: Other Equipment
• Part 6: Inspection and Testing
• Section 704: Construction and Demolition Site Installations
• Section 708: Electrical Installations in Caravan/ Camping Parks and Similar Locations
• Section 710: Medical Locations
• Section 715: Extra-low Voltage Lighting Installations
• Section 721: Electrical Installations in Caravans and Motor Caravans
• Section 722: Electric Vehicle Charging Installations
• Section 730: Onshore Units of Electrical Shore Connections for Inland Navigation Vessels
• Section 753: Floor and Ceiling Heating Systems

The IET On-site Guide is designed for on-site consultation and, therefore, offers concisely summarised and immediately relevant information, including all the information and updates for work on single- and three-phase systems up to 100A.

The IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations On-site Guide, 8^th Edition is an easy-to-consult book that can be taken on-site to ensure compliance with the IET's 18^th Edition Wiring Regulations. It is essential for all those involved in testing and inspecting electrical installations.

IET On-Site Guide, 8th Edition Key Features

• Provides a concise outline of the new IET Wiring Regulations 18^th Edition and BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations
• The 2022 publication includes updates to the previous 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations as well as subsequent amendments (see above)
• Includes a completely new ‘Part 8: Energy and Efficiency’ section
• Features updates to the 1^st, 3^rd, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 14^th and 17^th appendices
• Includes revisions to a number of chapters and sections (see above)
• This book only includes immediately relevant information, such as updates for work on single- and three-phase systems up to 100A
• Easy-to-consult book that can be taken on site to ensure compliance with the new 18^th Edition regulations
• Essential for those involved in testing and inspecting electrical installations

What’s Included?

• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations On-Site Guide, 8th Edition: BS7671:2018+A2:2022