The IET and BSI (British Standards Institution), who co-publish BS 7671, have now issued the Draft for Public Comment (DPC) for Amendment 2, giving the electrical industry the opportunity to read through the proposed changes and provide feedback ahead of publication. The DPC period runs from 21st September to 11th December 2020.

NAPIT have postponed all 2020 NAPIT EXPO Roadshow dates due to restrictions with the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision has been made to protect the safety of our members, visitors and staff at these uncertain times.

NAPIT welcomes announcement from Government on the Green Homes Grant Scheme (GHGS) which is set to give over 600,000 homeowners in England up to £10,000 to install energy saving measures to help households save money on energy bills.

NAPIT provides support for a new industry-led initiative, Apprentice 121, which helps apprentices find placements, complete their qualifications and find work after the impacts of COVID-19.

Following an audit of installations done under the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which provides grant funding of up to £350 towards the cost of installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points at domestic properties across the UK, the leading certification bodies for the electrical sector have come together to ensure lessons learn from the audit are used proactively to increase trust and confidence in the installation of EV charge points going forward.

NAPIT has welcomed the UK Government’s consultation on the new Clean Heat Grant Scheme (CHGS), which is set to replace the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme in time.

NAPIT Trade Association have created detailed guidance for tradespeople, offering support and direction for a safe return to work in the building services industries.

Landlords in England are required to have every electrical installation within their Private Rented Property inspected and tested by a qualified and competent electrical inspector at least every 5 years, and any faults found rectified by a suitable competent electrical installer. This applies to new tenancies from the 1st July 2020, and existing tenancies from the 1st April 2021.