The 18th Edition is just around the corner as the new electrical work regulations is set for a July release. All installations designed after 31st December 2018 must comply with BS 7671:2018.
Students must keep in mind that the 18th edition qualification will become essential to anyone looking to join a Government Approved Part P Scheme Provider and every installation from January 2019 onwards will need to be designed with such regulations in mind.
Students should be pleased to know that Able Skills are exclusively holding a 1 day 18th Edition Update course. Such 1 day update course will be taught at our training centre based in Dartford and will be classroom based.
Able Skills loves to see our students do well, hence why we are offering such course to help give you guys an advantage! To book your place exclusively with us now, click here!
In the mean time, take a read of the 20 changes you need to be aware of...
Chapter 41: Protection against electric shock
- Protective equipotential bonding
- Automatic disconnection in
case of a fault - Additional requirements for socketoutlets
and for the supply of mobile
equipment for use outdoors - Additional requirements for
circuits with luminaires - Provisions where automatic
disconnection according to
411.3.2 is not feasible
Chapter 42: Protection against thermal effects
- Protection against fire
caused by electrical
equipment
Chapter 44: Protection against voltage
disturbance and electromagnetic disturbances
- Protection against transient
overvoltages of atmospheric
origin or due to switching
Chapter 52: Selection and erection of wiring systems
- Installation of cables
Chapter 54: Earthing Arrangement and Protective Conductors
- Earthing Arrangements:
Offering 2 interpretations
Part 6:Inspection and Testing
- Earthing Arrangements
- Continuity of conductors
- Minimum Insulation Resistance Values
Chapter 65: Chapter Periodic Inspection and Testing
- Periodic Inspection and Testing
Part 7: Special installations or location particular requirements
- Section 708: Electrical
installations in caravan/
camping parks - Section 730: Onshore
Units of Electrical Shore
Connections for Inland
Navigation Vessels
Part 8: Energy efficiency
- Brand new part to 18th Edition
Changes to the appendices
- Appendix 3: Time/current characteristics of
overcurrent protective devices and RCDs - Appendix 6: Model Forms for
Certification and Reporting - Appendix 8: Current carrying capacity
and voltage drop
That's quite a list! At least you now have a heads up on what to expect. Remember, updating our knowledge regardless of the trade we're in will always remain hugely important as it helps keep us ahead of the competition! For more information on the 18th edition, click here.
