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Following the publication of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and British Standards Institution (BSI), NICEIC has announced the availability of a comprehensive package of support and resources to help electrical contractors confidently work to the new requirements. These include a 48-page digital workbook available through the NICEIC customer portal, designed […]

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 evolution of technologies across […]

From humble beginnings, the IET Wiring Regulations quickly became the standard for electrical installation in the UK. With the latest amendment to the 18th Edition set for publication on 15 April 2026, Rob Shepherd looks at the development of ‘The Regs’. As well as being the same year that Britain’s first electric trams started running […]

The fourth amendment to BS 7671:2018, officially titled BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, signals a major step forward in electrical installation standards. As Rob Shepherd explains, it highlights just how rapidly the industry is evolving and adapting to new demands. Coming into effect on 15 April 2026, BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 reflects the pace of technological change across the electrical […]

Set for publication on 15 April, 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. This essential update will serve as the UK national standard for all new low voltage electrical installations, as well as for additions and alterations to […]