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t comes as the UK confirmed recently it would be bringing forward its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by five years to 20351. The move will require tens and thousands of newcharand thousands of new charging points to be installed across the UK as the government seeks t
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announcement to bring foforward its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2035 reflects the government’s ambitions to reach its net zero emissions target by 2050. To
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accelerating ban, will need to be deployed quicker than expected, but also cost-effectively. Understandably, as technology in this area is moving at such a fast pace, the IET has done a good job of getting on the front oot to ensure the wiring regulations adequately reflect these advancements. he IET has also sought to futur proof these guidelines. For instance
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How er,r, there are also some points that this is regulation 722.411.4.1 Note 6 –states that
creating a T system ma not be a suitable solution, which conflicts with the previous regulations This may become an issue when assessing compliance as in some instances creating a TT system was the recommended guidance at the time.”
Hence, foforman , this amendment, while elcome,may be hard to decipher at first glance d certainly advise those that ha ent done so already to examine the amendment in g eater
““Hence, for many, this amendment, while
welcome, may be hard to decipher at first glance. We’d certainly advise those that haven’t done so already to examine the amendment in greater detail and truly understand how the changes willdetail and truly understand how the changes will work in practice.”
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According to Bureau Veritas, it’s also worth noting that unlike previous amendments, and ven the special nature of this updat
ccording to Bureau eritas, it s also worth noting that unlike previous amendments, and giiven the special nature of this update,, current 18th edition certificates from institutions such as the City and Guilds are still valid Thismeans electrical contractors will not be required to r their courses in order to be able to car y out
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18th edition certificates frominstitutions such as the City and Guilds are still valid. This means electrical contrac ors will not be required to re--sit their courses in order to be able to carry out work in line with the new amendment.ork in line with the new amendment. Bureau Veritas offers a range of testing and certification services to support customers in managing compliance around electrical safefety fofor or specific areas
sit BureauVe eritas offe ffers a range of testing and
certification services to support customers in managing compliance around electrical safety for newand existing installations or fonew and existing installations or ffor specific areas, such as electric vehicle chargiing points.
such as electric vehicle char ng points
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equire careful consideration. A good example of this is regulation 722.411.4.1 Note 6 –states that creating a TT system ‘may’ not be a suitable solution, which conflicts with the previous egulations Thismay become an issue when assessing compliance as in some instances creating a T systemwas the recommended guidance at the time
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phrase alternative devices, which will a oid the need to reissue another amendment EV chargiing technology continues to evolve.
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