IEE Wiring Regulations index

IEE Wiring Regulations

Welcome to the IEE Wiring Regulations webpages, containing a broad range of key information for electrical installation contractors.

The IET plays a key role in the electrical installation industry in terms of standards and safety, and is known for its independent and trusted voice in this sector. It manages the national committee JPEL/64 which prepares and updates the regulations for the safety of electrical installations in buildings, and publishes the standard BS 7671:2008 - the IEE Wiring Regulations.

It also provides and publishes extensive guidance upon the standard as well as related codes of practice. The relevant web pages you will find here are currently subdivided into three themes, the links for which are on the right-side of this page.

To purchase IET books on the Wiring Regulations and associated guidance, visit The Wiring Regulations page in IET Books.

BS:7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition)

The latest edition of BS:7671 Requirements for Electrical Installation (IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition ) was published in January 2008.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology plays a central role in the electrical installation industry in terms of standards and safety and is known for its independent and trusted voice in this sector. It manages the national committee JPEL/64 which prepares and updates the regulations for the safety of electrical installations in buildings and publishes the standard BS 7671:2008 - the IEE Wiring Regulations.

The IET provides and publishes extensive guidance upon the standard as well as related codes of practice. During the course of 2008 the Guidance Notes and the On Site Guide will all be updated to align with the 17th Edition.

BS:7671, 17th Edition, was released in January 2008.

To purchase a copy, please contact the IET sales department on (01438) 767328 or visit the Books section to buy online.

Ring circuits: public discussion

A public meeting to discuss the issue of Ring circuits was held at the IET, Savoy Place, London on 31st October 2007.

The discussion was chaired by Eur Ing N C Friswell BSc(Eng) FIEE, chairman of the national wiring committee JPEL/64. There followed a presentation from Mr DWM Latimer MA(Cantab) CEng FIEE entitled, “The history of the ring circuit” , Mr HR Lovegrove IEng FIET put the argument “Disadvantages of the ring circuit” and Mr M White BSc CEng FIEE FCIBSE discussed the “Advantages of the ring circuit”.

The papers from the speakers are available as a free download. Please see the 'Of Related Interest' section on the right-hand side of this page.

New book - Exam Success: IEE Code of Practice 2377

This new book from The IEE and City & Guilds is intended to help candidates prepare for the City & Guilds 2377 certificate. Organised in the same way as the exam, the book includes full sample papers from both parts of the exam and features worked-through answers to questions.

The book also features revision help, handy tips and advice from the examiners and an FAQ section, all of which should make candidates feel confident and ready for the big day. Further details.