IET have provided more information on the impact of Amendment 4:2026 on the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations and the reasoning behind why another amendment is to be issued. Proposals are for the amendment to include Section 545, Functional earthing and...

As of 30 April 2025, BS 5839-1:2017 was officially withdrawn and replaced by BS 5839-1:2025.  The withdrawal of the previous British Standard brings a range of important changes to fire detection and alarm systems in non-domestic premises across the UK. The revised...

The ECS are pushing changes for electricians with regards to Solar PV, Battery Storage and Electric Vehicle charging. They are referencing the Electrician Plus qualifications as a fundamental requirement for ECS cards. The EAS (Electrotechnical Assessment...

During the past 5 years, the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has been communicating to those individuals affected, about withdrawing cards under the Conditional route. Conditional Electrician cards, which are those issued under industry accreditation...

With regards to the changes to Inspection and Testing requirements within BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, we are providing one-day practical Workshops to bring you up to date in accordance with the current edition of the Wiring Regulations. For further details on this...

Amendment 3 is in response to the BEAMA guide regarding Bi-directional devices.  With the new requirement aiming to ensure safe and reliable electrical installations for the growing number of renewable energy sources and bi-directional power flow scenarios as the...

Extracts from an article in The Times on Saturday 16th September 2023 ........ Cowley, on the outskirts of Oxford, was the cradle of the British automotive industry. It was there that William Morris, later Lord Nuffield, pioneered the production line that gave...

Since the 1st September 2023, T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes are being phased out to reduce any possible toxic gases being emitted into the environment.  All business owners are required to source alternative lighting solutions and discard them as hazardous waste, or...

This publication provides a clear explanation of electric vehicle charging equipment and installation, setting out the considerations and planning needed in advance and the necessary physical and electrical requirements during the installation process. It also details...

This two-day EAL course covers the knowledge, understanding and some of the skills associated with the design, specification, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and handover of electrical energy storage systems (EESS).   A great follow-on from...