The latest update to the Wiring Regulations is here — BS 7671 18th Edition, Amendment 4 has officially been released.
The new “Orange Book” contains some major changes, such as –
🏥 Medical locations; Stricter bonding & increased testing requirements
🔋 Battery Storage; New rules for systems like UPS & solar storage
🔌 Earthing (ICT); Clearer Requirements for data & IT environments
⚙️ PoE Systems; New Guidance for smart building technologies
⚡ Energy Efficiency; Greater focus on reducing energy usage
📄 Testing & Reporting; More detailed inspection & documentation standards
🦺 Safety Systems; Updates for high-risk & critical installations
Guardian Electrical are here to support all clients during this time; with technical support readily available, we are hosting, not one, but two free-to-attend 📹 webinars.
✨ 13th of May 2026 – Overview of Amendment 4 – Sign up here ➡️ https://forms.office.com/e/1nLngDaiRG?origin=lprLink
✨ 14th of May 2026 – Collaboration with IHEEM Amendment 4 and how this affects the healthcare sector – Sign up here ➡️ https://forms.office.com/e/xzkQLDxd65?origin=lprLink
📘 Get your copy of the orange book here: https://electrical.theiet.org/amendment-4-updates-to-18th-edition/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23455784550&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv-LOBhCdARIsAM5hdKf55Xjn_XiASZ1XRPzCM8_9ZG_oM-HSgK4SBi10uzeNmMgz8814CrAaAiPbEALw_wcB
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