Consultations & Drafts for Public Comments (DPCs)

ECA encourages all Members to get involved in public consultations and drafts for public comments (DPCs).

The comments that Members provide make a huge difference in how legislation and Standards are developed. All comments are considered, and appreciated.

This is an opportunity for Members to be the difference, make an impact and become change makers.

Get your voice heard - view the latest consultations and DPCs you can contribute to below...

Have your say on Amendment 4 to the current BS 7671:2018 Wiring Regulations

Technical Consultations

What is a draft for public comment?

BSI, the UK's National Standards Body (NSB), develops standards with a dedicated panels of experts, within technical committees. As soon as a draft is ready, it is made available for anyone to view and comment and is called a draft for public comment (DPC). Every public comment BSI receives on a draft standard is considered by the relevant panel of experts and BSI staff and the final published standard is updated as appropriate.

Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018

A DPC on a proposed changes for BS 7671, Requirements for Electrical Installations IET Wiring Regulations Eighteenth Edition Amendment 4.

Status: Open to comment until 1st November 2024.

Contact details to comment or for more information:

technical@eca.co.uk

PAS 8700 Modern Methods of Construction

A PAS (Publicly Available Specification) is a sponsored, fast-track, consensus-building informal standard that is produced by the UK national standards body, BSI Standards Limited. The development of PAS 8700 has been sponsored by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) .

This PAS specifies requirements for DfMA and the use of MMC in new build residential properties.

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Status: Open to comment until 18th November 2024

Contact details to comment or for more information:

technical@eca.co.uk

Education & Skills Consultations

Electrical Installation and Electrotechnical National Occupational Standards (NOS)

We are seeking Member views on updates to Electrical and Electrotechnical National Occupational Standards (NOS).

NOS specify the skills and knowledge required for an individual to carry out a workplace function competently, safely and consistently. They are developed using feedback and input from employers, employees and stakeholders from the Electrotechnical industry across the UK and provide the basis of sector qualifications, standards and apprenticeships.

These NOS were last reviewed and updated in 2019. The electrical sector is a technology-driven sector and, as technology changes, the NOS may need to change to accommodate that. In addition there are other factors to take into consideration including the need to align with and support Net Zero targets across the UK.

Find out more and submit your comments here

Status: Open to comment until 29th November 2024

Public Affairs Consultations

Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy

The industrial strategy is the UK government’s proposed 10-year plan for the economy. It aims to deliver the certainty and stability businesses need to invest in the high-growth sectors and drive long-term economic growth.

The Department for Business & Trade want to hear your views on their proposals.

The final industrial strategy will be published in spring 2025, alongside the multi-year spending review.

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Status: This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 24 November 2024

Contact details for comment or more information:

jane.dawson@eca.co.uk

UK workforce needed to deliver clean, secure energy

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (ESNZC) is launching an inquiry on how to build the workforce that is needed to deliver the policies and infrastructure for the UK’s clean, secure energy mission.

This inquiry aims to:

- Explore the difficulties in recruiting and retraining the workforce to deliver a clean energy sector and retrofit homes and businesses;

- Assess how the new Office for Clean Energy jobs can contribute to workforce planning and

- Gain an understanding of the specific role of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in delivering clean energy jobs.

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Status: Inquiry closes on 13 January 2025

Contact details for comment or more information:

jane.dawson@eca.co.uk

See how your comments impacted past consultations:

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation

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Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation

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Building regulation

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The Electrical Safety Standards for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

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NI Call for Evidence on Renewable Energy

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