The 17th Edition reflects significant changes to both the technical content and structure of the book. Key changes include:

A change allowing a socket outlet in bathrooms (if 3m from the edge of a bath or shower and rcd protected)

Extension of the Regulations to cover new ‘special locations’: exhibition shows, photovoltaic (pv) power supply systems, floor and heating systems, marinas and fairgrounds and amusements parks.

Re-numbering and re-structuring of chapters to align with international standards.

The Regulations move from being the 16th to the 17th edition a major shift in name and perception of its contents. The 16th edition has been in place since 1991.

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