Regulation Changes: 18th edition amendment 2
Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition has important changes for Electricians, improving electrical safety in the UK.
Published in March 2022, for implementation by September 2022, we have covered the information you need in our hub below. Select the section and find out all you need to know.
Corrigendum (May 2023) to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022
Click below to read the latest update to the Amendment 2 of the Wiring Regulations.
Understanding the changes
Overview of the changes
Read our overview of 18th Edition Amendment 2 to understand the latest changes to the Wiring Regulations.
Consumer unit label changes
BEAMA Guides | 18th Edition Amendment 2
Answering your questions
Hager's take on Amendment 2
Five minutes with Marketing and Support Services Manager, Ian Smith, to get our view on the impact of the changes.
Electrical Vehicle Charging in the home
An Integrated Solution Compliant with Amendment 2
Commercial SPD boards offering a ‘ready-to-go’ integrated solution
Housebuilders and Amendment 2
An AFDD game changer to protect homes and devices
AFDD with ProTools
As of September 2022, the use of AFDDs is mandatory in certain types of installations. Our next generation of single module wide AFDDs all come with advanced ProTools diagnostic software as standard. Discover how you can remain compliant and ease installation with using our AFDDs.
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Understand the changes with our handy bitesize guide that breaks down the key topics - click to download your digital copy here.
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18th Edition articles
Read about BS 7671:2018+A1:2020
Surge Protection | Reality Check
29th July 2019
Our poll highlighted almost one in three contractors were unsure about their responsibilities around surge protection, with selecting appropriate solutions for both residential and commercial installations the biggest area of confusion.
18th Edition Changes | Hager Survey
18th May 2019
Our survey of electrical professionals shows that many still admit to lacking confidence when it comes to fully understanding the changes.
Updated Guidance on RCCB Testing
15th March 2019
Market feedback indicates that there may be a general issue around how to correctly test 30 mA RCCBs set to 0.25 A. Find out more here.
18th Edition Changes | Bitesize Guide
1st March 2019
This guide covers several main topics regarding the changes with the 18th Edition regulations.
18th Edition Changes | BEAMA Guides
1st December 2018
Hager are proud to be a technical contributor to these guides which provide technical advice on a range of 18th Edition related topics.
RCD Selection | What you need to know
12th November 2018
Everything you need to know about the selection of RCD types.
Surge Protection | What you need to know
7th March 2018
Everything you need to know about Surge Protection & the 18th Edition.
Arc Fault Detection | What you need to know
11th November 2018
Everything you need to know about Arc Fault Detection Devices & the 18th Edition.
Overload Protection | What you need to know
30th April 2019
Everything you need to know about overload protection of Switches and RCCBs.
Have some questions?
Check out our FAQ section to answer some questions you may have.
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What's new with 18th Edition Wiring regulations?
The 2nd Amendment of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, came into affect 28th March 2022. BS7671:2018 +Amd2:2022. Probably the biggest change to be aware of in Amendment 2, is that the use of Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD) have changed from being recommended to a mandatory use in certain types of installations.
With the increase of new technologies being introduced and more widely used, these devices are becoming more vitality important to provide additional protection against fire.
Regulation 421.1.7 now states AFDD conforming to BS EN 62606 shall be provided for single-phase AC final circuits supplying socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 32 A in:
- Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB) : Higher Risk Residential Buildings are assumed to be residential buildings over 18 m in height or in excess of six storeys, whichever is met first. Should this building incorporate a business premises on the ground floor for example then this too could fall under this requirement.
- Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) : A house in multiple occupation is a property rented out by at least three people who are not from one “Household” but share facilities like a bathroom or kitchen.- Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) : PBSA is housing built specifically for students to live in.- Care homes : A care home is a place where personal care and accommodation are provided together.
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When did BS 7671 Amendment 2 come into force?
Bs7671 amendment 2 has been issued 28th March 2022, implemented 27th September 2022
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Are AFDDs mandatory ?
18th edition of the 2nd Amendment of the IET Wiring Regulations, came into affect 28th March 2022. BS7671:2018 +Amd2:2022. One of the key alterations brought about by Amendment 2 is the shift from recommending the use of Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD) to making it mandatory in specific types of installations.