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compliance·26 August 2026

IET Updates BS 7671 Guidance Note 3 Concerning Thermographic Survey Frequencies on Commercial Distribution Boards

The Institution of Engineering and Technology has issued revised technical guidance recommending annual thermographic inspections for commercial switchgear carrying continuous loads above 250A.

Source: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology has issued revised technical guidance recommending annual thermographic inspections for commercial switchgear carrying continuous loads above 250A.