Wiring Regulations

Wiring regulations in the UK are described within BS7671.

In this section

The 18th edition of BS7671 was published in July 2018, and is applicable to electrical installations designed from January 2019.
BS7671:2018 and the associated On Site Guide have a blue cover.

This section contains an overview of the changes in the 18th edition, compared to the previous 17th edition 3rd amendment.

Unwrapping BS7671:2018 18th Edition book
Removing the plastic covering from the new 18th edition BS7671 wiring regulations.

Summary of changes in BS7671:2018 Wiring Regulations 18th Edition Blue Cover
Summary of changes in the 18th edition of BS7671, blue cover, effective from January 2019.

BS7671:2018 Changes in Part 1 and Part 2
Changes to Part 1 and Part 2 in the 18th edition of BS7671:2018 which is applicable from 1 January 2019.

BS7671:2018 Changes in Part 4 Protection for Safety
Changes to Part 4 Protection for Safety in the 18th edition of BS7671:2018 UK wiring regulations.

BS7671:2018 Changes in Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Changes to Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment in the 18th edition of BS7671:2018.

BS7671:2018 Changes in Part 6 Inspection and Testing
Changes to Part 6 Inspection and Testing, 18th Edition of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.

BS7671:2018 Changes in Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
Changes in the 18th edition of BS7671:2018 Wiring Regulations, Part 7 Special Installations or Locations.

BS7671:2018 Changes in Appendices 1-17, 18h Edition Wiring Regulations
Changes to the appendices in the 18th edition wiring regulations, BS7671:2018 effective from January 2019..