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  1. R

    Is it compulsory to use the flex outlet on a fused spur?

    Hi all, BS1363 Switch fused spur with flex outlet has been installed. But the installer hasn't used the flex outlet, they've used singles in conduit and the cable grips are still in place on the spur. However the client has challenged this, implying it should be changed out to a standard spur...
  2. W

    Compulsory use of RCD

    At what occasion use of RCD is compulsory? Can you please reference to BS7671 giving particular section?
  3. M

    good practice or should it be compulsory

    the fitting of a small emergency light above or near consumer units especially where it is located in areas such as small dark cupboards or under a stair case ? this is both for ind and dom cases, im not talking about a massive fitting just enough to illuminate area if needed. any thoughts on...
  4. C

    EICRs to soon become compulsory

    Reading allot of landlord accreditation and news items EICRs are a hot topic and may soon become compulsory. Looking around on the internet i can see companies charging £80.00 for an EICR, i dont see how this works as it take 4 hours to test a 1 bedroom flat with all the paper work involved...
  5. MerlinGremlin

    compulsory E.I.C's for domestic properties?

    Good afternoon all hope all is well, just a quick question to everyone and to get some feedback. How many agree that all domestic properties should have to have a 20% test done each year to comply with building insurance and make homes much safer? All thoughts welcome please gents and ladies!
  6. B

    Compulsory insurance to be added to notification fee to be implemented March 2013

    I just received this from Elecsa Government changes to our scheme authorisation * The following information will affect all contractors registered on our Part P*competent persons scheme. * In June 2012 the department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) introduced its new...
  7. O

    When was it "compulsory" to fit and connect a CPC to the lighting circuit??

    Today I turned up at a job today, to install some downlights and a mirror feed in a bathroom. A nice relatively easy job ..... or so I thought. The owner had been warned that the circuit would need to be RCBO protected and had his "usual" sparky in to do this.... So I took the "futhest"...
  8. HandySparks

    Compulsory "location" and "experience" fields

    I've mentioned this elsewhere, but I thought that if I repeated it here, it might get more notice from the forum management. We've had numerous posts where the OP has kept quiet about their location and level of experience. This can lead members to reply inappropriately and become frustrated at...
  9. T

    FULL REWIRE, Smokes and extractor fans compulsory?

    If doing a full house rewire are you now supposed to install mains interlinked smoked detectors and extractor fans to kitchen and bathroom? Isn't this covered in Part B or building regs and not Part P that we have to comply too? If the customer says they dont want any smokes or extractor...
  10. R

    Is fire detection compulsory??

    I have just been asked to undertake a full re-wire of a 3 bed semi. Nothing unusual there. The question is, are mains powered smokes & a heat detector compulsory as part of a re-wire according to BS standards. I've always put them in before and it has never been questioned. This customer has a...

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