Our host Thomas Nagy and regular guest Paul Meenan on The Electrical Show talk about the amendments and changes that need to be implemented.

Paul points out that BS 7671 serves as a guidance note law and can be used among many other standards.

Some of the amendments include a change to protected escape route requirements, SPD requirements, and a brand-new regulation relating to protected escape routes for medical locations.

According to Paul, the biggest change is the requirements for surge protection. "Safety service is an electrical system for electrical equipment provided to protect or warn persons in the event of a hazard or evacuation from a location."

Thomas questions why the changes have been made and what it means for the industry. Paul points out that every three to five years, the wiring regulations need to be reviewed.

"General BS 7671 will go through amendments one, two, and three after which a full revision is undertaken. So, when there is a mistake or an error, a corrigendum is published," he explains.

The pair also discusses risk management. "It includes everything from correcting the health and safety set of RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statement) to day-to-day toolbox talks," Paul explains.

Paul's advice for listeners who aren't sure what the new regulations include is to log on to the IET website and read an article by Michael Peace which details all the changes.

"If you're not happy with the wiring regulations, comment," he says. "Every single edition is put out for public comment and last year was the highest number of comments on amendment II ever."

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