In a packed conference room, Gary Gundry (UK Electrical Safety Specialist and IET Associate Committee Manager) delivered a 2-part presentation on "18th Edition & Special Locations".
Gary holds the unique position of being an IET Associate Committee Manager, regularly contributing to the next set of requirements that are coming down the pipeline. Gary has worked at two regional electricity boards, the NICEIC, Electrical Safety First, and now owns and operates a very successful electrical consultancy business, which focuses on standards making (with the IET) and training people, either face to face or online.
The event took place in Nicosia, Cyprus on Thursday 15th May 2025 and the attendees ranged from engineering professionals, IET members and academics.
In the first half, Gary explained how and why BS 7671 is updated, before moving on to cover the main changes between the 17th and the 18th edition. He focused on earthing and bonding, AFDDS, and the different types of RCDs, ending with the new requirements for testing RCDs and for insulation resistance. Also, he shared the updates made to the model forms and how these can be applied.
In the second half, Gary covered the main changes that affect special installations and locations covered in Part 7 of BS 7671. While the numbering structure and content is virtually the same, a few bits have been added and some bits have been retired; and finally what is and what is not coming in the next edition of BS 7671!
After the session, a lively Q&Q session took place where the attendees asked the speaker on how Cyprus has applied the wiring regs and what is the way forward.
Dr. Alexis Polycarpou chaired the session and presented to the attendees our Local Network and the IET as a "Professional Home for Life".
We look forward to host guest speakers from the UK in the future as well as local professionals.
Thank you to all attendees, the rest of the committee and to Gary for making this happen.
