Paul Harris (Chair)
Member JPEL/64
Peter Angel
Member JPEL/D/64
Tom Bellis
Lee Cowie
Member JPEL/D/64
Andrew Fairless
Jason Fisher
Member JPEL/B/64
Phil Greenough
Member JPEL/C/64
Darren Griffiths
Member JPEL/A/64
Tomas Jucas
Matthew Mears
Member JPEL/D/64
Mark Richards
Member JPEL/B/64
Martyn Stanway
Member JPEL/A/64
Paul Wheldon
Member JPEL/A/64
BS 7671 and IHEEM
IHEEM have been involved in development of the national electrical standard for the UK for over 20 years.
Since that time, we have seen the development of Section 710 Medical Locations grow and continue to grow as well as other areas of the standard that affect our members. We as the ETP work at all levels within the industry bringing our knowledge and expertise to the expert committees. However, we rely on feedback from the wider IHEEM membership to ensure we are representing you our membership in the best possible way. As can be seen above we have representation on the relevant committees and subcommittees in the following areas:
- JPEL/64 – Joint IET/BSI Technical committee (National Committee)
- JPEL/A/64 – Verification
- JPEL/B/64 – Thermal Effects
- JPEL/C/64 – Shock Protection
- JPEL/D/64 – External influences
Our members also serve on international committees supporting the UK position in the international forum which include:
- MT4 – Producing the IEC 60479 series of documents relating to Effects of
current on human beings and livestock - MT40 – Producing IEC 60364-7-710 Medical Locations
- WG6 – Producing HD 60364-7-710 Medical Locations
- PT725 – Development of the new standard IEC 60364-725 Resilient Power Supplies.
We look to support our membership by responding to technical queries which can be accessed through ASK AN EXPERT providing our membership with appropriate and timely advice
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News and Updates
Current Version of BS-7671
A new Amendment of BS 7671: 2018 was published on the 28 March 2022. This has a large number of changes for the electrical industry, some of the significant changes are as follows:
- Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs)
- changes to fire safety requirements in chapter 422, covering the design of electrical installations in industrial, commercial and multiple-occupancy homes, as well as new information for ‘protected escape routes’
- protection against over voltages
- changes across Part 7: Special Locations
- new part – Part 8 Prosumer’s Low Voltage Electrical Installations.
Whilst there are changes across the standard which are very important, there are changes to Section 710 Medical Locations which we anticipate will be of particular interest to IHEEM members. IHEEM has been represented within the JPEL 64 committees by members of the Electrical Technical Platform (ETP) and therefore, the ETP are looking forward to supporting members queries or concerns relating to the changes explain the logic applied to bring about the particular change to allow members to resolve their concerns about the technical intent of changes.
We would ask that now Amendment 2 of BS 7671:2018 has been published, members submit their questions, observations and feedback through the ‘ASK AN EXPERT’ in the knowledge hub on Institute website.
BS 7671: 2018+A3
Amendment 3 of BS 7671 has been published on 31 July 2024 and has come into immediate
BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 Draft for Public Consultation (DPC)
- The IET and BSI have announced the draft for public consultation (DPC) for Amendment 4 to BS 7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations.”
- Members are invited to review and comment on this document via the BSI portal.”
- The draft for public consultation is open until 3rd November 2024
The ETP will be reviewing this and open up to the membership to pass thoughts and comments about this DPC through to them so that they can assist members understand the process and any submissions they may wish through IHEEM or by themselves as individuals.
For additional information regarding the draft for public consultation (DPC) refer to the IET Livestream on the link below
