NICEIC welcomes the publication of BS 7671 Amendment 4 and launches a comprehensive support package for its certified businesses
Posted by: electime 15th April 2026
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, welcomes today’s publication of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and British Standards Institution (BSI). In response, NICEIC has outlined a comprehensive package of support and resources, available now, to help electrical contractors understand the changes.
Amendment 4 can be implemented immediately, with the previous version, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024, scheduled for withdrawal on 15 October 2026.
NICEIC is committed to supporting contractors through this transition and has prepared resources to help certified businesses confidently work to the new requirements from day one.
Free and exclusive resources available to NICEIC-certified businesses include:
Let’s Get Technical Plus Amendment 4 workbook
The 48-page digital guide, authored by NICEIC’s technical specialists, covers everything contractors need to know about Amendment 4, and is accessible through the NICEIC customer portal at my.niceic.com
The Wire
Four dedicated episodes of NICEIC’s popular CPD-accredited webinar series, The Wire, will review the changes in detail, with the first landing tomorrow (16 April). All episodes will be hosted by NICEIC technical experts and will be available both live and on demand, providing clear guidance on Amendment 4. Sign up at niceic.com/thewire
NICEIC TechLive*
NICEIC will host two TechLive in-person CPD events this year, in Surrey (June) and Sheffield (September). Each will include dedicated Amendment 4 sessions, giving NICEIC-certified businesses the chance to hear directly from the NICEIC technical experts, explore the updates in depth, and gain practical insight into real-world application. To register, visit niceic.com/techlive
Technical support
Updated NICEIC Pocket Guides and extended technical insights through Connections magazine, plus tailored Amendment 4 technical support and knowledge via the NICEIC Technical Helpline.
Forms and certification
Updated NICEIC certificates and reports, as well as Amendment 4 forms, are available through the NICEIC Online Certification System and NICEIC online shop at shop.niceic.com/amd4
Support for NICEIC-certified businesses and the wider industry
A full range of Amendment 4 publications, including the 18th Edition Amendment 4 Wiring Regulations book and accompanying guides, as well as online and in-person training courses to keep your business up to date with what’s new, are available for purchase through the NICEIC online shop at shop.niceic.com/amd4
Paul Collins, NICEIC Technical Director, commented: “Amendment 4 introduces a series of updates that reflect the rapid evolution of electrical technology, the growing integration of renewable energy systems, and the increasing complexity of modern electrical installations. These updates ensure the UK’s electrical regulations remain aligned with advancing technology and best practice. At NICEIC, our priority is to give contractors the tools, clarity, and confidence they need to work to the new amendment from day one. We encourage all NICEIC-certified businesses to use the Let’s Get Technical Plus workbook, sign up to The Wire webinars, and make use of the exclusive resources available to them.”
For more information on Amendment 4 and to access the full suite of support materials, visit niceic.com/amd4.
*Please note, tickets for NICEIC TechLive 2026 are chargeable and are exclusive to NICEIC-certified businesses. Full details can be found on the TechLive webpage: niceic.com/techlive.
