NICEIC and ELECSA are reminding contractors that all electrical installations designed after June 30 2015 are to comply with BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment 3:2015 The IET Wiring Regulations.
The new standard was issued on 1st January this year (2015), with contractors given a six month transition period to get up to speed with the changes.
The amendment, now in a yellow book, contains many new changes and requirements to the way electrical installations should be constructed.
Alan Wells, Technical and Standards Director at Certsure, which operates the NICEIC and ELECSA brands, said: “It is important that all contractors are aware of the changes and what they might mean to them when carrying out electrical installation work.
“Failure to adhere to the new standards could result in legal action if the work is deemed not to comply with the revised standard.
“It will also be a requirement for all NICEIC and ELECSA registered contractors to hold a copy of the current wiring regulations after 30th June 2015 and demonstrate that they are conversant with the changes introduced by the amendments at their next assessment visit after this date.”
Free Amendment 3 Webinar on offer
To help contractors NICEIC and ELECSA are hosting a FREE 3rd Amendment webinar on Thursday 23rd July. Chaired by Tony Cable and Darren Staniforth the webinar will cover some of the key changes contained within Amendment 3.
The webinar takes place from 9am-10am and you can register to attend now by visiting3rdamendment.co.uk The website also contains a handy, downloadable factsheet outlining some of the key amendments.
NICEIC and ELECSA stock a full range of updated 3rd Amendment products. Contractors can purchase all updated publications including the new British Standard, NICEIC site guide and the full series of guidance notes.