18th Edition Wiring Regulations Award and Amendment 1 to BS 7671:2018

14 Jan 2020

18th Edition now in full effect

02 Jan 2019

The 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, also known as BS 7671, came into full effect on 1 January 2019. The changes were first introduced in July 2018.

18th edition: important new ESC card dates...

08 Aug 2018

Following the introduction of BS7671:2018, there will be a transition period until 1 January 2019 where both the 17th and 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations qualification will be accepted for an ECS Registered Electrician application.

Major ECA #Project18 roadshow - additional seats added!

31 May 2018

Event series will inform ECA members of the key changes in the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations. This page will be regularly updated with new roadshow dates, venues and other key information.

#Project18, summary of the changes to the Wiring Regulations has been released

07 Mar 2018

The official list of changes to the 18th Edition ‘IET Wiring Regulations’ – otherwise known as BS 7671 – has just been announced.

Survey: Just 1 in 7 firms back new energy efficiency rules

17 Aug 2017

ECA survey findings show major opposition to draft 18th Edition of BS 7671

Survey - Just 1 in 16 firms support Wiring Regulations changes

24 Jul 2017

ECA survey findings show major opposition to draft 18th Edition of BS 7671

ECA backs ECS plans to embrace 18th edition

19 Apr 2017

Plans are underway to incorporate the forthcoming 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations into the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to allow ECS cardholders to demonstrate their continuing professional development.