amendment

  1. Cazieb2004

    EICR, is amendment 2020 still valid?

    I have had an EICR carried out by a NAPIT member, but I have noticed the certificate states ‘The inspection and testing detailed within this report and accompanying schedule has been carried out in accordance with BS 7671: 2018 amended to 2020’ Does this make my certificate invalid as I have...
  2. newfutile

    Amendment 2 smoke alarms and SPD

    I know this has been brought up before but as a QS for a housing association ,i have been asked my opinion on interpretation of the regulations concerning SPD with smoke alarms (assuming they are a safety service). several scenarios exist here : 1. Upgrading or updating existing alarms (ie...
  3. loz2754

    What's missing from the Amendment 2 model forms for certification?

    Hi all. I only just noticed this, even after issuing many EICRs and EICs over the last couple of months, but in the Model Forms for Certification and Reporting starting on page 508, something rather obvious seems to be missing. Specifically on page 510 where it asks for particulars of the...
  4. Ventricular Fibrillation

    UK Do I need to update my 18th edition for Amendment 2 ?

    Got my 18th Ed certificate late last year, now doing 2391. Obviously Amendment 2 has come out since then, and I see these courses available to update your 18th accordingly. But at what point would this be needed? I assume it's not a legal requirement. If I got my 2391 and NVQ in the next year...
  5. KevinH

    EICR's for Amendment 2

    A long time since I've used this forum. My question is.....With the release of amendment 2 on 28th March '22, would an EICR on a purpose built student accommodation or HMO fail the EICR due to it not having AFDD's on the circuits feeding socket outlets if they are tested between 28th March '22...
  6. cliffed

    Amendment 2 BS7671 again

    Just watched a video by J Ward covering parts 1,2 & 3, any thoughts on the consumer unit, this being a Type Tested Assembly, where if non compatible Mcb’s are used it does not comply & does not remain a Consumer Type Tested Assembly. No mention of what it becomes though, so what happens next...
  7. spud1

    Why has this note disappeared in Amendment 2 of BS7671?

    Hi All, Can anyone shed any light on why the note from indent ii) of regulation 702.410.3.4.3 has disappeared in the most recently published version of BS7671? I quote; "NOTE: Where a PME earthing facility is used as the means of earthing for the electrical installation of a swimming pool or...
  8. cliffed

    Amendment now problems later

    Doing a EICR in a college…there have been many over the years, it’s approximately 50 years old & improvement happens every so often. The new amendment concerning all areas of the installation on support of cables to prevent premature collapse. This college consists of plastic containment...
  9. C

    Amendment 2 new circuit SPD?

    So I need to add a new circuit, I was going to do it to amendment 2.. Its a commercial property and will be adding a new circuit for a defibrillator cabinet and associated accessories (lights)... There is a decent enough 3 phase board in place, but there is no SPD.. Obviously if we add a new...
  10. Lister1987

    Team e5 & SparkyNinja Amendment 2 webinar (and a little NICEIC pdf)

    For those interested; SparkyNinja & Team e5 have uploaded the video from last night's Amendment 2 event webinar that they held to discuss Amendment 2. You can see that video here; Ypu can also see a handy little guide from NICEIC that talks about the changes
  11. W

    Amendment 2 13 new changes!

    good video from Pen explaining the new amendments including AFDD,s
  12. T

    Amendment 2 And other peoples thoughts.

    Good Evening, Amendment 2. Just wanted to ask your thoughts on this once more money making criteria that's been laid before us? The Introduction of AFDD's, as I know has been hanging around for some time and is soon to be introduced. What sort of nightmare is this going to course us in the real...
  13. newfutile

    Amendment 2 is out today

    BS7671 amd 2 has now been published https://professional-electrician.com/news/iet-bsi-publish-amendment-2-2022-to-bs-76712018-iet-wiring-regulations/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=27/01/22
  14. Dave Appleby

    Amendment 2 and AFDD's

    Hi. Been reading the but around 427.1.7. Does anyone have any idea on retrospective application? Is this going to apply to every board change or just adapted to new builds and then as a C3 recommendation for everything else? Given prices it's going to be a massive cost change on a board...
  15. Gavin John Hyde

    Amendment 2 coming out next year thoughts?

    Just been reading an article regards Amendment 2 coming out next year. The requirements for AFDD is going to create some interesting conversations with customers as they are not cheap. Unless manufacturers get their act together I would be surprised if in 12 months they have stock or are...
  16. Outcast1964

    UK 2nd amendment

    Well the 18th edition 2nd amendment is on its way, has anyone read the proposed new changes yet? Due to be released March 2022 , and implemented March 2023. From what I've seen, AFFD's will be compulsory, rewording of certification, changes to RCD regs , and changes to wiring in escape routes...
  17. HappyHippyDad

    Implications of Amendment 1 for EV charging points?

    I am a bit unsure of what Amendment 1 is saying regarding EV charging points and PME. I understand the existing 3 methods in section 722.411.4.1 regarding the use of PME and EV charging points but I am not sure what the additional methods are? Is it now easier to use EV charging points with a...
  18. HappyHippyDad

    Implication of Amendment 1 for EV charging points?

    I am a bit unsure of what Amendment 1 is saying regarding EV charging points and PME. I understand the existing 3 methods in section 722.411.4.1 regarding the use of PME and EV charging points but I am not sure what the additional methods are? Is it now easier to use EV charging points with a...
  19. Strima

    18th Edition Amendment 1 Corrigendum

    So they messed up the first amendment and have released another corrigendum: Link to original source: https://electrical.------.org/media/2420/bs-7671-2018_a1_2020-corrigendum-may-2020-read-only.pdf
  20. Mark Wright

    Max Earth Fault Loop Impedance for OverCurrent Devices Before Amendment 3 and Now???

    Maximum Earth Fault Loop Impedance for OverCurrent Device was calculated 230/(MCB Rating*5) * Rule of Thumb is that correct? And how are they worked out now after Amendment 3?

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