The relevant regulations are I think as follows:
BS 7671 513.1: cable joints must be accessible except where allowed by 526.3
which is covered by ...
BS 7671 526.3 (iv) joints made by welding, soldering, brazing or compression (which covers crimped connections)
So far so good. But:
526.5...
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