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Amendment 2 to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations published


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mendment 2:2022 to BS 7176:2018


18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations came into eff ect on Monday, 28 March 2022, and the industry now has a six month period until


28 September 2022 before the changes outlined must begin to be implemented. In this time, electrical contractors need to ensure they are up-to-speed with the adjustments set out in the new regulations.


Amendment 2 represents the biggest set of updates to the 18th Edition since its publication. Among the signifi cant changes outlined in Amendment 2 are: • A new requirement for Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) in some AC fi nal circuits for installations in some types of higher risk residential buildings.


• The requirement for the fi re safety design of buildings to be documented where specifi c conditions of external infl uence exist, such as protected escape routes and locations with risk of fi re.


• A new method for determining the requirement to provide overvoltage protection.


• Changes to identifi cation, labels and notices, such as for consumer units, aff ecting how safety information is provided to the user of the electrical installation.


• A new chapter on Prosumer Low Voltage Electrical Installations, in a new part, Part 8.


Industry bodies and manufacturers have been quick to react, with ECA as well as Scolmore, Niglon, Hager, Electrium and Surge Protection Devices providing insight and resources to help contractors implement the necessary changes.


Amendment 2:2022 to BS 7176:2018 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations can be ordered at https://shop.theiet.org/


Also in the news:


● The new Domestic Electrician Level 3 apprenticeship standard was approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.


● Niglon joined the Electrical Distributors Association.


● ECA launched its UK-wide Amendment 2 Roadshow.


● Scottish trade association SELECT began distributing posters and handy toolbox- sized safe isolation fl owcharts to remind apprentices and adult trainees of correct working practices.


● Gira was named two-time Finalist at KNX UK Awards 2022.


● ToughBuilt’s Scraper Utility Knife was named as the winner of the TMB (Troy Means Business) 2022 Innovation Award at the recent TMB Show.


● Knightsbridge became a Lighting Industry Association Quality Assurance (LIAQA) assured company for domestic luminaires, commercial luminaries and emergency luminaires.


● YESSS Electrical renewed its sponsorship of Porsche Carrera cup GB racing driver Jack Bartholomew.


● Scolmore joined SELECT as an Associate Member.


● Johnson Controls acquired Xcell Misting, an expert fi re protection company that designs and installs innovative fi re suppression and detection systems.


● Ellis Patents promoted Kelly Brown to the role of sales director.


● Domus Ventilation welcomed Jessica Cook to the role of general manager.


● Legrand appointed James Archer as the new national sales manager for its Power Distribution business unit.


ESP continues racking up the orders


ESP has been experiencing In response to strong sales growth across all of its product ranges, security, fire protection and heating controls supplier ESP has invested in its warehouse facility to accommodate growing demand. The racking has been totally redesigned and expanded to allow for a 66% increase in the number of bulk pallet locations and an 88% increase in the number of picking locations.


The addition of the Fort Smart Security range of products at the end of last year has vastly increased the stock levels that the business is holding. ESP has now future-proofed the warehouse facility with the creation of more space to store new products for picking and more pallet spaces for deliveries. The ability to spread the stock out across pick locations will also increase the speed of the picking process


Whilst the redesign of the racking system was under way, ESP took the opportunity to upgrade the lighting in the warehouse, with products supplied by Scolmore Group company Ovia and ESP’s Duceri emergency lighting range, chosen for their energy saving properties, with the built-in sensor activating lights only in areas that are occupied.


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