All users of the <i>IET Wiring Regulations</i> need to be aware of the coming changes in Amendment No. 3 to the 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008&#43;A3:2015). Amendment No. 3 publishes on 5 January and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 BS 7671:2008.<br><br>Potentially lifesaving changes are proposed making this a vital update. These changes are expected to include (but are not limited to) amendments in the following areas:<br><br>• Consumer Units (to come into effect January 2016)<br>• Wiring in escape routes<br>• Changes to earth fault loop impedances for all protective devices<br>• Updated EIC and EICR forms<br>• Changes to definitions throughout the Regulations