HOW THE REVISED WIRING REGS ADDRESS FIRE SAFETY

摘要

Following last year's Grenfell Tower fire, the latest revision to the Wiring Regulations - the "bible" of the elec-trotechnical engineering sector - has come under particular scrutiny.Also known as BS 7671, the publication book has undergone a new round of changes (the 18th edition) to keep up with the ever-evolving ways electrical installations are designed and installed.These changes do not fall solely under the electrician's remit. There are several key amendments to regulations on fire safety, particularly regarding escape routes, which apply to anyone involved in the design, management and maintenance of buildings in the UK, and should be given careful consideration.