I'm off to see my second proposed commercial install in the space of two days - potentially both very large. Good news.
Bad news. I haven't a clue what to suggest about EPC ratings. The buildings are both under 10 years old, gas heated warehouse, AC heated offices.
Now I know this is a very...
A new Part 43 is being added to the permitted development regulations that finally allows microgeneration on non-domestic properties. This comes into force from 6th April but applies in England only.
There are a few major differences from the equivalent domestic permitted development, such as...
I have read the various threads about and am still unclear on what factors mean that a commercial building DOESN'T need an EPC. As we know clarity is not a strong point on the powers that be at the moment so does anyone have their own spin on this that they want to share??
hi guys
just a quick question
what diversity rules do you normally put to a commercial building, it will have offices with IT equipment, laundry room, kitchen etc
thanks
The incoming supply is split at the house via a Henly block. One supply feeding the house, Then one feed to a 100A/100mA type S dual pole switch feeding the out buildings both having 30m/A Rcd main switch. The cable is 3 core 16mm swa through out, first out building is 15metres away, then...
I'm doing my first farm building installation and would like to get it right.
The Main Barn has a 3ph 100A TN-C-S supply to a 3ph Meter. I'm ripping out the the rodent eaten ancient switchfuses, domestic consumer units etc and starting again.
My plan is to feed a new local 3ph board. From...
Hi Guys and Gals
i want to suspend swa between two buildings about 20 feet apart at high level and will find it difficult to attach a catenary wire. i was wondering if anyone knows the name of kit the electricity board use and also where to get them. it appears that it is bolted to each...
hi folks was wondering what ur thoughts were on running a supply cable to a garage overhead, as the garage is on the other sidde of a main rd and obviously the cost associated with digging up the main rd and resurfacing is astronomical! would a catenary wire be suitable? and is there any...
This has been rattling around in my head for some time, I have read the guide in the sticky section about exporting etc,so a building outside the equipotential zone should not have the earth exported, right ?, and a spike (s) should be used, but, what about the armour this should be terminated...
Working in a factory at the moment
One half of the building is fed from one street, the other from a different supply in a different street
Should the bonding be connected together or kept separate?
Overhead Lines : ( some good Reading )
Between Buildings & Structures . Requirement’s of the ( ESQCR ) 2002
( Electricity Safety , Quality & Continuity Regulations 2002 . as Amended ) Appendix 2 – ( Informative ) p/240 / 241
Phil where do you want me to drop this One ?? - 4 Pages A4
Afternoon All,
I've got a little project coming up soon and would like your thoughts to how i plan on running main sub feeds to some outbuildings etc. I have put together a little pic of the layout.
Here is what we have
Main House has a 3 Phase incomer with TN-S Earthing
Phase 1 = 2x 15...
Hi hope this makes sense.
Been asked to look at the electrics in a large Barn Complex. Three Metal constructed Barns joined to each other ( Used for Animals, storage etc). I know there is a section in BRB about this, but does not answer my question. Inclined to turn the job down as I do not...
Does anyone have an example of a method statement I could look at for testing in public buildings, sports centres, libraries etc.
I have drawn up risk assessments and I have method statements for testing in domestic properties that I have created but I require something more in depth for...
Have been asked to quote for a supply out to a small garden room and then on to a greenhouse. Obviously am going to put small consumer unit in garden room to supply sockets but do I need another one in the greenhouse and as these are 2 separate buildings from the house do they need separate...
Hi Everyone,
Has anyone had this situation. The main incomming supply is pme which is in a isolated building all on its own.There are 3 different buildings all isolated from each other.The buildings all have water supplies/gas.I am installing 3 separate supplies to these buildings with swa &...
HI Chaps slightly odd question...
a contact of mine is moving to anew office and wants some screens for meeting rooms as i am a custom AV installer we are looking at a contra agreement wher etehy will do some work for me in return for me speccing installing and setting up the meeting rooms, a...
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