The Draft for Public Comment (DPC) is now available for the IET's Guide to Temporary Electrical Systems. This is your chance to provide your comments and proposals on the content to ensure that the publication truly reflects the needs of the industry.

This book provides a detailed explanation of the application of both BS 7671 and BS 7909 to live events. It is an indispensable guide for all those working with any temporary electrical power systems, including but not limited to, agricultural shows and outdoors fairs, concerts, theatrical events, film and TV broadcasting, exhibitions and festivals, as well as temporary buildings and structures.

It illustrates what should be considered during planning and design and focuses on important topics such as stage sets, equipment testing and considerations for the electrical installations in venues that host temporary events.

The Guide to Temporary Electrical Systems is a key reference publication for all those working with any temporary electrical power system and has been revised in alignment with the latest editions of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and BS 7909:2023.

Visit the website to find out more and submit your comments: Temporary Electrical Systems - A guide to the application of BS 7671 and BS 7909 for temporary events, 2nd Edition (theiet.org)

Key dates:

26 February 2024 – DPC opened to allow the industry to respond to change

22 March 2024 – DPC closes and comments are submitted

July 2024 – Expected publication of the Guide