A Handy Companion for Every Electrician
Whether you’re studying for your 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification, carrying out inspection and testing, or simply need to quickly locate a regulation while on site, having the right reference material can save valuable time.
That’s exactly why we’ve produced our FREE BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 Quick Reference Guide – a practical page lookup guide designed to help electricians, apprentices, inspectors and students navigate the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations more efficiently.
Why a Quick Reference Guide?
The publication of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 introduced a number of important updates and new material. With almost 600 pages to navigate, even experienced electricians can spend unnecessary time searching for commonly used regulations.
Our Quick Reference Guide provides an easy-to-use index of many of the regulations and tables you’ll use most often, helping you find them in seconds rather than minutes.
What’s Included?
The guide lists the page numbers for many of the key sections of the Orange Book, including:
- Part 1 – Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
- Part 2 – Definitions
- Part 3 – Assessment of General Characteristics
- Part 4 – Protection for Safety
- Part 5 – Selection and Erection of Equipment
- Part 6 – Inspection and Testing
- Part 7 – Special Installations and Locations
- Part 8 – Functional Requirements
- Appendices and Model Forms
It also highlights many of the regulations electricians regularly need to find quickly, including:
- Maximum Zs tables
- RCD requirements
- AFDD requirements
- Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)
- Voltage drop tables
- Protective conductor sizing
- Earthing arrangements
- Solar PV installations
- Electric vehicle charging installations
- Medical locations
- Construction sites
- Caravan parks
- Swimming pools
- Bathrooms
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Energy Management Systems (EEMS)
Several of the new Amendment 4 additions are also highlighted, including:
- Chapter 57 – Stationary Secondary Batteries
- Functional Earthing and Bonding (Chapter 545)
- TN-C-S (PNB) arrangements
- The new cable installation table for cables buried less than 50 mm within walls
- Power over Ethernet (Chapter 716)
The guide also includes a useful breakdown of the current City & Guilds 2382 examination structure, showing how many questions are allocated to each Part of BS 7671 and the percentage of the exam they represent
Ideal for Students Studying the 18th Edition
One of the biggest challenges for candidates sitting the City & Guilds 2382-22 examination isn’t understanding the regulations—it’s knowing where to find them quickly during the open-book exam.
This reference guide is designed to help improve your familiarity with the structure of BS 7671. By regularly using it while studying, you’ll naturally become faster at navigating the book, an essential skill during the exam.
Perfect for Working Electricians
Even if you’ve already passed your 18th Edition qualification, this guide makes an excellent desk or van companion.
Rather than relying on memory, you can quickly locate:
- Frequently used regulations
- Important tables
- Appendix information
- Special location requirements
- Inspection and testing references
It’s a simple resource that can save time throughout the working day.
Download Your Free Copy
We’ve made the guide completely free for anyone working within the electrical industry.
View and download your free BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 Quick Reference Guide here:
https://the-regs.co.uk/coursedetails/qrg.php
Looking to Pass Your 18th Edition?
If you’re preparing for the latest BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 examination, our online 18th Edition course has been designed specifically to help you pass with confidence.
The course includes:
- • Comprehensive video lessons
- • Step-by-step explanations of the Wiring Regulations
- • Practice exam questions
- • Tutor support
- • Lifetime course updates
- • City & Guilds at-home online exam option
- • Free resit (subject to course completion)
Whether you’re taking the qualification for the first time or updating your existing certificate, the course provides everything you need to prepare effectively.
You can find full details here:
18th Edition Online Training with at-Home City & Guilds Exam
https://the-regs.co.uk/coursedetails/18thedition.php
Final Thoughts
BS 7671 continues to evolve as new technologies and installation methods emerge. Keeping up to date doesn’t have to be difficult, and having the right reference material makes day-to-day work and exam preparation much easier.
Our Free BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 Quick Reference Guide has been created to give electricians and students a practical shortcut to the information they use most often.
Download your free copy today, keep it alongside your Orange Book, and make navigating the Wiring Regulations quicker and easier than ever.