The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI have confirmed that Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 (the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations) will be published on 15th April 2026. The amendment can be implemented immediately from this date and the previous version, BS 7671:2018 + A2:2022 + A3:2024, will be withdrawn six months later. NICEIC is launching a comprehensive support programme, including webinars, in-person events and technical resources for its certified businesses.<\/p>\n
Amendment 4 introduces several significant updates, notably on new technologies and the further integration of renewable energy sources into existing electrical infrastructure. Full details of the changes can be found on NICEIC\u2019s dedicated Amendment 4 webpage: niceic.com\/amendment-four.<\/p>\n
Paul Collins, NICEIC Technical Director, said: \u201cAmendment 4 brings the UK\u2019s electrical regulations up to date with advancing technology and arrives at a time of significant change for the electrotechnical sector. These updates will enhance safety and professionalism across the sector, and NICEIC will ensure its certified businesses have the clarity, tools, and support they need to remain at the forefront of the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the UK\u2019s leading certification body, NICEIC is launching a programme of guidance, training, and technical resources to support both its certified businesses and the wider industry as they transition to the new requirements.<\/p>\n
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Exclusive resources for NICEIC-certified businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n NICEIC-certified businesses will have access to a range of free and exclusive support initiatives including:<\/p>\n A dedicated series of CPD\u2011accredited The Wire webinars, timed to coincide with the release of Amendment 4 and beginning on 16 April. All sessions are free to join and are available live or on demand. Pre\u2011register at niceic.com\/amendment-four <\/p>\n Support available to NICEIC-certified businesses and the wider industry<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NICEIC will also provide training opportunities and support accessible to the wider sector, including:<\/p>\n Amendment 4 qualifications and CPD workshops, available in classroom, virtual, and e\u2011learning formats. Pre\u2011order now at shop.niceic.com to receive a 15% discount and complimentary digital learner guide. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI have confirmed that Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 (the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations) will be published on 15th April 2026. The amendment can be implemented immediately from this date and the previous version, BS 7671:2018 + A2:2022 + A3:2024, will be withdrawn six […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23983,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","category-uncategorized","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amendment-4-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23982"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23985,"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23982\/revisions\/23985"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23983"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nAn exclusive digital workbook, authored by NICEIC technical experts, to help NICEIC-certified businesses interpret and apply the changes.
\nA 10% discount on Amendment 4 publications pre-ordered from 15 January 2026 (discount code accessible via the NICEIC customer portal).
\nUpdated and new NICEIC Pocket Guides aligned with the new requirements.
\nTechnical insights in Connections magazine.
\nTwo NICEIC TechLive events in 2026, exclusive to NICEIC-certified businesses, offering in-depth CPD sessions with NICEIC experts*. Secure your ticket at: niceic.com\/techlive
\nContinued advice and guidance from the NICEIC Technical Helpline via telephone and email.
\nFor more information, please visit: niceic.com\/amendment-four<\/p>\n
\nOpportunities to engage with NICEIC technical experts at InstallerShow and six ElexShow events, including jointly delivered seminars with the IET.
\nLive Technical Q&A sessions accessible via NICEIC\u2019s social media channels.
\nMark Coles, Head of Technical Regulations at the IET, commented: \u201cThe inclusion of a new section on stationary secondary batteries is an exciting step into future of renewable sources of energy and their integration into our lives\u2026 it is now imperative that the industry is ready to work to this amendment before BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024 is withdrawn.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"