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The electrical industry, through the EAS Management Committee has published a new 'EAS Qualifications Guide' that outlines the requirements for qualified supervisors and persons carrying out electrical inspection and testing. Details can be found BFC's guidance document available on the Competent Person Scheme tab of this website. Read more

OFTEC is a leading 'not for profit' trade organisation for the heating industries in the UK and Republic of Ireland. They have designed assessment, OFT21-504A, which covers the installation, commissioning, servicing & maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps for installation in domestic premises for the purposes of space and water heating Read more

A number of updated and new Approved Documents have recently been published Read more

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI, have signed off the content for Amendment 2 to BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations), which introduces a new requirement for Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs), updated requirements for the fire safety design for buildings and a new chapter on Prosumer’s Low Voltage Electrical Installations. Read more

From 1 September 2021 the IET Electrotechnical Assessment Specification tightens up the entry and assessment criteria for the electrical industry Read more