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The updated ECA Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an essential part of any contractor’s toolkit. Giuliano Digilio, head of Technical Services at the ECA, commented, “Along with changes in Part 6, there are other crucial amendments contractors need to be aware of, such as new coding for inspections, and new regulations on surge protection devices (SPDs). This new report will be used for all types of electrical installations, and must include a Condition Report Inspection Schedule. The most significant change for contractors appears in Part 6 – new regulations state that Periodic Inspection Reports (PIRs) will now be replaced by an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). In 2011, the First Amendment to BS 7671:2008 was published. In 2008 the 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008) was published, consisting - by comparison - of 389 pages and 1108 regulations. It comprised a mere four pages and 21 Regulations. A declaration of this must be clearly recorded on the Installation Certificate. The Wiring Regulations were first issued in 1882 by the Society of Telegraph Engineers and of Electricians. The regulations (BS 761:2008 – 17th Edition, Amendment 1) have been updated by the IET, to reflect its harmonisation with the international wiring principles (IEC 60364) and the European standards (CENELEC HD).Īs a result of the changes, all contractors must ensure their wiring work complies with the update. The Electrical Contractors’ Association ( ECA) has updated its Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations, following recent amendments.