The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations

1st July 2018 > released

1st January 2019 > came into full effect

1st February 2020 > Amendment 1 released

28th March 2022 > Amendment 2 released

Mid 2024 > Amendment 3 will be released

Summary of the Main Changes

With the publication of Amendment 3:2024 to BS 7671:2018 , this page is designed with electricians in mind.

It deals with the key changes and some explanation of underlying principles as well as commentary on how the changes might affect those of us on the tools and running electrical businesses.

Amendment 3:2024 to BS 7671:2018 – draft for public consultation.

From 8 May to 5 June 2024, IET and BSI are calling for comments on an amendment to the IET Wiring Regulations.

The amendment follows a bulletin from BEAMA which aimed to clarify the differences between connections for unidirectional and bidirectional RCDs and circuit-breakers.

The amendment is due to be published mid 2024, where it will be free to view on both the IET’s and BSI’s websites.

Comments on the DPC can be submitted through BSI’s Standards Development portal: by 5 June 2024 at 5pm.