Wiring regulations are put in place to ensure that the electrical systems are safe to use. They provide guidelines on how to install, design, and maintain the systems so that they work the way they are intended to and pose minimal risk to those using them.
In the UK, these regulations fall under BS 7671, which is the 18th Edition of the wiring regulations and the current standard used in the UK.
The Wiring Regulations BS 7671 came into effect on 1st January 2019 and is the national standard for electrical installations and wiring safety for domestic as well as commercial and industrial properties.
Read on to find out more about Wiring Regulations BS 7671, what it involves, why it is important, and how homeowners can stay up to date: