The Institution of Engineering and

Technology (IET) 18th Edition

Wiring Regulations launch

David Pye Technical Advisor

Steven Devine – MIET Senior Engineer at The IET
Peter Tanner – Lead Technical Consultant at City & Guilds
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Contents

• City & Guilds and The IET collaboration

• Introduction to BS 7671:2018
• Impact of the 18th Edition on assessments
• Overview of content of BS 7671:2018
• Support available
• Q&A
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City & Guilds and IET collaboration

• City & Guilds and The IET are working together for the e-learning courses to help training providers,
employers and FE Colleges deliver the 18th Edition.
• City & Guilds is working with the IET to demonstrate our joint commitment to skills in the electrotechnical
sector and make sure that electrical professionals are trained to the highest industry standards and
compliant with the new wiring regulations, due to launch on 2 July.
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Presenters

Peter Tanner Steven Devine (MIET Senior Engineer)

• Lead Technical Consultant at City & Guilds and IET Secretary of sub-committee C and member of
member of JPEL64, responsible for producing BS JPEL64, responsible for producing BS 7671.
7671.
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Introduction to BS 7671:2018
18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations
What’s the 18th Edition?
This publication is the
national standard for
electrical installations
so that all electrical
professionals are
working in compliance
with the latest industry
wiring regulations.
13 June 2018
The 18th Edition (BS The IET urges all electrical
7671:2018) is due to professionals to be aware
be published July of the changes before the
2018, and this new regulations come take
supersedes BS effect from January 2019.
7671:2008 AMD 3,
currently the 17th
Edition.
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Key dates

• 2 July 2018 – publication of BS 7671:2018.

• July/August – publication of all associated IET guidance notes 1-8, IET Electricians guide to the Building
Regulations and Code of Practice for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment.

• July 2018 to 31 December 2018 – both 17th Edition (Amendment 3) and 18th Edition are classed as current
publications.

• 1 January 2019 – 17th Edition of BS 7671 (yellow cover) is no longer current.

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Key dates

• JPEL64 are already working on Amendment 1.

• Only two major amendments permitted before the 19th Edition is published.

• With a three to five year programme per amendment …..

• … we will probably see the 19th Edition in around 9 – 15 years.

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Overview of BS 7671:2018
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New items introduced into BS 7671

New definitions such as: Chapter 41: Chapter 42:

• departure • requirements where bonding • introduction of Arc Fault
• non-compliance may be omitted where metallic Detection Devices (AFDD)
pipes have insulated sections
• partial selectivity at point of entry
• total selectivity. • circuits with luminaires in
domestic installations require
additional protection
• section 419 where
disconnection times are not
feasible.
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New items introduced into BS 7671

New chapter 46: New Chapter 64: New Chapter 65:

• taking the protective • replacing the • replacing the
measures out of requirements of requirements of
chapter 53 and into chapters 61 and 63 chapters 62 and 63
their own chapter.
• some subtle changes. • some subtle changes.
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New items introduced into BS 7671

New section 730 • New appendix 17: energy • New content for appendix 14:
efficiency
• requirements for the • For the determination of
onshore units of prospective fault current.
electrical shore
connections for inland
navigation vessels.
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Overview – changes in the 18th Edition

There are many subtle or editorial changes throughout the publication including:
• changes to many definitions
• removal of wording such as ‘ensure’.
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Overview – changes in the 18th Edition

Chapter 41:
• changes to the rating of circuits covered by table 41.1: disconnection times
• changes to the ratings of socket-outlets requiring additional protection.
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Overview – changes in the 18th Edition

Chapter 44:
• many changes in section 443: transient overvoltages due to lightning strikes
• introducing a calculated risk level approach
• section 444: changes to separation distance guidance to reduce effects of EMI.
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Overview – changes in the 18th Edition

Chapter 51:
• RCD test notice: quarterly test frequency changed to ‘six monthly’.

Chapter 52:
• adequate support to stop the premature collapse of wiring systems
• now applies to ‘all’ systems
• not just escape routes.

Chapter 53:
• Maximum value RA information for RCD ratings now extended to 20 A (20 000 mA)
• many changes and additions relating to SPDs used for lightning strikes.
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Overview – changes in the 18th Edition

Chapter 54:

• Foundation Earthing now recognised although major requirements for this put off to Amendment 1.

Chapter 55:
Very little change except for –
• section 559.10 now includes requirements for ground recessed luminaires (in decking)
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Overview – changes in the 18th Edition

Part 6:
• continuity of ring-final circuits now falls under the umbrella of continuity in general
• in certain circumstances where damage could occur, testing live (LN) to earth only is permitted during an
initial verification
• requirement for a polarity test of the supply before an installation is energised.
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Overview – changes in the 18th Edition

• Construction sites – added external influences.

• Caravan parks – quite a few changes.
• ELV lighting – conductor CSA.
• Floor and ceiling heating is now ‘all’ embedded heating.
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Overview – changes in the 18th Edition

Appendix 6:
• subtle changes to schedule of test results. These include:
• test voltages must now be declared
• AFDD added to circuit details
• Max Zs now added
• RCD data in circuit details.
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Impact of the 18th Edition on assessments

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City & Guilds 2382

Requirements of electrical installations:

• new 2382–18 based on the 18th Edition
• 60 item evolve on-demand MC test over two hours
• available from 2 July.
• Automatic approval for centres delivering 2382-15

• 2382–15 based on 17th Edition

• will continue until 1 January 2019.

More details are on the City & Guilds website here.

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Key Notes for 2357 & 5357 (Electrotechnical apprenticeships)

• All evolve tests that contain items related to BS 7671 will contain neutral items that can be answered with
either 17th Edition or 18th Edition with the exception of:

• 2357-006 will have an alternative 008 based on 18th Edition from July 2018
• 2357-006 will continue until July 2019.

• 5357-016 will have an alternative 018 based on the 18th Edition from July 2018
• 5357-016 will continue until July 2019.
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Centre marked assignments

• Centre marked assignments will contain dual marking schemes on questions impacted by the 18th Edition,
where centres should mark based on the version used by the candidate.

• These dual mark schemes will remain effective until the end of the 2018/19 academic year.

Example
• Q – state the disconnection time for a 230 V 45 A socket-outlet installed in a TN installation.
• A – (17th) - 5 seconds
• A – (18th) - 0.4 seconds
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2365 Level 2 example of impact

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2365 Level 3 example of impact

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8202 Level 2 and Level 3

• As these assessments are specifically end assessments, 2018 assessments are to the 17th Edition.
• 2019 assessments will be set to the 18th Edition.
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City & Guilds support

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Learning options for centres

We’re offering a range of qualifications and e-learning bundles to ensure you have the support you need.

Our product offering:

• 2382-18 Registration £46

• 2382-28 Registration and IET/City & Guilds e-learning short course (7 hours) £120
• 2382-38 Registration, IET e-learning short course, wiring regulations book and on-site guide £230
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Learning options for centres

You will also be able to purchase the following separately:

• IET/City & Guilds e-learning short course (7 hours)

• IET/City & Guilds e-learning long course (35 hours)
• IET 18th Edition wiring regulations book
• IET 18th Edition on-site guide.
• Traditional SmartScreen Tutor Pack

The e-learning short course will be available on the SmartScreen platform on a per learner licence.
Three sample tests are included in the course.

All elements can also be purchased as standalone items from Walled Garden.

If you have any questions about our digital resources, please

email edition18@cityandguilds.com
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Official IET publications

These publications can be purchased through the IET website here or through City & Guilds Walled
Garden platform from 2 July.
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Updated City & Guilds/IET textbooks

Content over two books and revised for the 18th Edition

Book 1 revised to cover: • Book 2 revised to include:

• 2365- Level 2 • 2365- Level 3- all content covered
• 8202- Level 2 • 8202- Level 3- all content covered
• 5357- year 1 content including: • 5357 advanced subjects such as:
health and safety advanced science
basic science BS 7671
installation technology (004) design
installation wiring systems inspection and testing
(107). fault diagnosis and rectification.
Communications
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Contact the BSE team

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City & Guilds support – contact us

Support for centres and training providers and

learners

Speak to your local business manager to ensure that

you are set up and ready to deliver the 18th Edition to
professionals in your area.

Visit our website: 18th Edition webpage

If you have any queries please email:

directsales@cityandguilds.com
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Your questions

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or how City & Guilds can support you?

Please type your questions now as we pause for a couple

of moments to read them.
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