Electrical Regulations - Whats New for 2025?

When it comes to electrical safety, keeping up with the latest regulations isn't just good practice – it's essential. Whether you're a landlord, business owner, or homeowner, ensuring your electrical systems meet the new 2025 standards could protect you from serious risks — and legal trouble.

At ER Electrical, we want to make it easy for you to stay informed and compliant. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new this year:

Surge Protection is Now a Must

The latest updates place greater emphasis on surge protection within consumer units. Surge protection devices (SPDs) help guard your electrical installations – and everything connected to them – from power surges, which can be caused by lightning strikes, grid switching, or faults. Without proper surge protection, you risk damaging expensive equipment or, worse, causing an electrical fire.

Wider RCD Protection Required

Residual Current Devices (RCDs) have long been a cornerstone of electrical safety, cutting off the power in milliseconds if they detect a fault. Now, the 2025 regulations call for RCD protection across even more circuits, adding an extra layer of security for occupants and properties. It’s especially vital in areas where people are at greater risk, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor installations.

EICRs: Staying Up to Date

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is like a health check for your property's electrics. Under the new rules:

• Rental properties must have a valid EICR renewed every 5 years.
• Commercial properties must also ensure inspections are carried out and updated on the same schedule.

If your last inspection was a while ago, now’s the perfect time to arrange a review.

Not Sure If You’re Compliant?

That’s where we come in. At ER Electrical, we offer professional compliance assessments and clear recommendations to get your property up to standard — safely and efficiently.

Don’t wait until there's a problem. Stay ahead of the regulations and protect what matters most.

👉 Contact ER Electrical today for a compliance check and peace of mind.