What is Electrical wiring in the United Kingdom?
'''Electrical wiring in the UK''' refers to setups in buildings like homes, offices, and [[Factory|factories]] for using [[electricity]]. This also includes special places like [[Marina|marinas]]. It doesn't though include creating and moving electricity over long distances to the towns/buildings where it is used, i.e. generation and distribution. The electrical setups of buildings can differ based on factors like [[voltage]], phase, cable type, and circuit design.<ref>[[:en:BS_7671|BS 7671]] chapter 11 - scope</ref> Rules for electrical wiring safety are overseen by regulations like the [[Building Regulations 2010]] and the [[Electricity at Work Regulations 1989]]. These rules specify standards for things like wiring. The specific guidelines are found in British Standard BS&nbsp;7671 ''Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations)'', currently in its 18th edition. == Wiring colours == As of 2006, the standard wiring colours in the UK are the same as in the rest of Europe, following the [[international standard]] IEC 60446. This colour pattern was initially used for appliance cords in the UK in the early 1970s. However, the original red/black colour scheme recommended for permanent (building) wiring remained in use until 2006, though a change to a green/yellow striped wire for earthing ([[grounding]]) was made in 1976. For a transitional period (April 2004 – March 2006) either set of colours were allowed (but not both), provided that any changes in the colour scheme were clearly labelled. The international standard brown/blue scheme is thus now commonly seen in most appliance cords, and in permanent (building) wiring installed since 2004. The old red/black scheme will still be found in existing older installations for many more years.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-30|title=Guide To Electrical Wiring Colours In The UK {{!}} Skills Training Group|url=https://www.skillstg.co.uk/blog/guide-to-electrical-wiring-colours-in-the-uk/|access-date=2023-08-24|website=www.skillstg.co.uk|language=en-GB}}<