The 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) came into full effect from the 1st January 2019. An updated version of EDIS was released last week to take the BS 7671 18th edition changes into account.

When creating new EDIS certificates you will automatically be presented with the new format.

In addition to the BS 7671 2018 changes, additional features have been added to the system. For example, the organisation feature that improves contractor efficiency by allowing contractors to configure EDIS to meet their specific needs.

Electrical Contractor's provide their electrical services in various ways- each contractor has a unique way of working. EDIS facilitates these unique ways of working by allowing organisations to store and manage their unique information assets on EDIS. These may be lists of breakers, MCB's and RCD's, observations text, logos or document templates, e.g. methods of work and risk assessments. The initial implementation focuses on Observation Groups and Observations - each observation belongs to an observation group.

Periodic Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections are made on NHS Trusts to assess the quality of care that is provided; the above highlighted extract from a (CQC) Inspection report provides a practical example of a CQC finding relating to fixed wire electrical compliance. CQC Regulation 15 covers Premises and Equipment and includes the requirement to adhere to electrical regulations.

As an EDIS user, the 18th Edition changes will be automatically available to you.

The 650 page BS7671 18th edition was released in July 2018, there are many additions and changes. Fortunately, the electrical installation, condition report and minor works certificates are not widely different from the 17th edition models. The biggest change is in the Minor Works certificate where content has been moved around to highlight the 'presence and adequacy of earthing and bonding arrangements'.

“Fixed Wire Testing is a particularly sensitive activity and one of the many responsibilities Hackney has under Statutory Legislation.  The EDIS system is bespoke and tailored for activity specific to our sites. It will give Hackney much greater visibility and control over the work carried out on electrical circuits throughout the Hackney commercial sites,” says Paul Jarvis, Maintenance Contract Manager at Hackney Council.

EDIS Mobile V2.0 has been released on the Google Play and Apple app stores.

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In line with the requirements of the 2018 edition of BS7671 EDIS has been enhanced to allow the RCD's on the sockets for EACH circuit to be tested. The new functionality has been incorporated into the Smarter EI&T® features and work flow. 

 The Wiring Regulations change in order to improve, clarity and keep up to date with the developments and advances in technology for protection against electric shock and fire.  The 1st June 2017 marked the start of the next change and started the move from the 17th to the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations; these are due to be published in July 2018 and will come into full effect in January 2019.