Draft for public comment he
http://www.theiet.org/publishing/wir.../DPC/index.cfm

"The first amendment to BS 7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical
Installations is expected to be published on 1st July 2011 and is
intended to come into effect on 1st Jan 2012. Installations designed
after 31st Dec 2011 are to comply with BS 7671:2008 incorporating
Amendment No 1, 2011"

And it's now subtitled the IET wiring regs; the IEE is no more :-(

I've not digested it myself yet, just had a skim through the 5 page
introduction. It looks as if there might be some welcome easing in 522.6:

quote
Regulation 522.6.101 now permits an exception for a cable forming part
of a SELV or PELV circuit.

Regulation 522.6.102 now permits an exception for minor works where the
designer is satisfied that there would be minimal increased risk of
damage to the circuit cable due to penetration by screws, nails and the
like.

Regulation 522.6.103 now permits an exception for minor works that do
not involve a new partition or a cable passing through a metal part of a
partition, where the designer is satisfied that there would be minimal
increased risk of damage to the circuit cable due to penetration by
screws, nails and the like. Also, an additional indent is added.
/quote

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Andy