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8 Utility Tools for Electricians

Beyond exam prep, the IET Wiring Regulations app includes practical tools that working electricians use every day — from testing checklists and digital certificates to amendment tracking and Part P compliance.

Amendment Tracker

18th Edition

Stay current with every change to BS 7671. Covers the 18th Edition (July 2018) through Amendments 1, 2, and 3 — highlighting key regulation changes and their practical impact on your installations. Know exactly what changed, when it changed, and how it affects your work.

All amendments tracked (1, 2, 3)
Key regulation changes highlighted
Practical impact notes
Quick search by regulation number

CPD Logger

Hours & Goals

Track your Continuing Professional Development hours against a customisable annual target. Log training courses, online learning, mentoring, and on-the-job hours. Circular progress dashboard with activity breakdown and PDF export for evidence.

Multiple CPD activity types
Customisable annual target
Activity breakdown dashboard
PDF CPD report export

Dead Testing Checklist

Schedule of Tests

Digital checklist covering the full dead testing sequence per BS 7671. Includes pre-test checks, continuity of protective conductors, ring final circuit continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and phase sequence — with 70+ items referencing specific regulations and linked calculators.

70+ checklist items
BS 7671 regulation references
Links to relevant calculators
Critical safety flags

Digital Certificates

EICR / EIC

Store and manage your Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and Electrical Installation Certificates (EIC) digitally. Fill in details on-site, attach observations, and export professional PDF certificates ready for clients or building control.

EICR and EIC templates
On-site data entry
Observation and defect logging
Professional PDF export

EICR Coding Guide

C1 / C2 / C3 / FI

Quick reference guide for Electrical Installation Condition Report observation codes. Understand the meaning, severity, and recommended actions for C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), and FI (further investigation) classifications.

C1, C2, C3, FI code definitions
Severity level explanations
Recommended actions per code
Real-world examples

Live Testing Checklist

Schedule of Tests

Step-by-step live testing procedures with test equipment requirements. Covers earth fault loop impedance (Zs), prospective fault current (PFC), RCD testing, and verification of supply characteristics — all following the BS 7671 testing sequence.

Zs and PFC testing steps
RCD trip time verification
Test equipment requirements
BS 7671 testing sequence

Part P Guide

Building Regs

Interactive decision tree for Part P (Building Regulations) compliance in England. Answer simple questions about your planned electrical work and get a clear answer on whether the work is notifiable, who needs to be informed, and what documentation is required.

Interactive decision tree
Notifiable vs non-notifiable results
England Building Regulations
Documentation requirements

Visual Inspection Checklist

Schedule of Inspection

Comprehensive visual inspection procedures for electrical installations following BS 7671 requirements. Check for correct labelling, conductor identification, IP ratings, cable routing, connections, and protective device selection — all before any testing begins.

Full visual inspection items
BS 7671 regulation references
Pre-testing verification
Defect identification guidance

Get All 8 Utilities in the App

Download the IET Wiring Regulations app for free and access testing checklists, digital certificates, amendment tracking, Part P guidance, and more.