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  1. C

    EICR coding opinion?

    Bathroom light fitting ceiling rose b/c type in zone one C2 or C3, RCBO protected, existing install designed to previous regs? thoughts appreciated?
  2. kingeri

    Height of electric meter

    Now I know this is generally not our problem, but my grandma has a token meter and the location of it is causing great problems for her. It is in her pantry cupboard, right at the top and to the side. She is in her late eighties and has recently broken her hip. She physically cannot reach the...
  3. B

    Low bay LEDs

    Anyone used low bay 60w E40 led replacement lamps? Just wondered how they compare with a metal halide 250w. Obviously cheaper to run so,more interested in light output comparison
  4. M

    Bahco Tools - safe working Tools @ Height range

    Hello All A great front page image on the December issue of Professional Electrician - not least beacuse it shows part of the range of products from Bahco of the Tools at Height range
  5. 1

    Loft Light Switch Height Regulations

    Hi all, Installing a couple of lights in a loft, the loft is not technically within the living space of the house so I was wondering if the usual height requirements for switches applied as the loft is only used for all the familys crap they have aquired over the year
  6. SolarCity

    Chimney height regulations/removal

    I'm often asked by customers if they are allowed to have their chimney removed. Can anyone point me at the regulations regarding this?
  7. T

    Kitchen Sockets.

    Chasing holes for new sockets in kitchen. What height should they be to top of socket. i was thinking 1100mm to top of socket. i also would like to put one low down at 450mm for fridge and washer. one more thing, how far should they be from cooker and sink. Thanks eveyone !
  8. W

    Socket heights in old house

    Hi Guys, Just new to this forum and wondering what the rule is with regard to the socket height in old houses. The sockets in question are fixed to the skirting board, (It's an old old house so the skirting boards are bigger than normal), the house was rewired about 30 years ago but the lad who...
  9. R

    Disabled Toilet Requirements

    Hi I have a disabled toilet in an office block to do having not ever done one before could you please tell me of any special requirements please I have looked through my 7671 and I can't actually find anything on them. Do I have to fit a pull alarm? Do I have to fit emergency lighting...
  10. G

    switch/socket height advice

    just priced up a couple of rewires for a guy i have done work for on numerous occasions over the years, great guy and a pleasure to work for, no problems with payments really helpful etc anyway he has asked me if the switches can go at 1400, i explained no i am governed by the regs and its...
  11. H

    Just a bit of direction for assessment

    I have installed a outdoor circuit to the garage make up of installation follow: Main Board 32 amp mcb Swa 4mm running from main board between floors to exit point. Cantery wire system running from house to garage with support post on garage. Runs into a garage consumer unit which holds 1 x...
  12. D

    Room Stat height

    What height do you folks mount Room Stats at? The Hitler from Building Control NI has flagged one I have installed (1.5M) as being too high and wants it dropped to 1.2M to top of it:001_9898:. Never have had this as issue before and as far as I can recall manufacturers recommend around 1.5M!
  13. JD6400

    Overcoming the problems with working at height

    What access gear do others use when working at height , and how high would you deem it safe to still work from a ladder ? Also whats the worst case of daft and dangerous behaviour that you have come across by other people working at height .:38:
  14. M

    Height of shower over bath

    Hello everyone Need a bit of advise I have been asked to install a bath in a room that was previously a wet room for a disabled person. Now as per usual the customers don't want to spend a lot of money. At the moment there is an electric shower installed at a height of approximately 750mm to...
  15. W

    Customer wants false ceiling in, how do i extend lighting cable ?

    Customer wants false ceiling in a big walkway cupboard. Existing ceiling is 4m, new false ceiling height 2.4m. Ceiling rose at 4m ceiling height with a 1m flex to bulbs so its above new ceiling height. What correct procedure according to 17th edition for putting a ordinary flex on new...
  16. D

    Socket height

    Ok I have a barn conversion where the sockets and isolators have to be 450mm-1200mm, but the customer wants some floor sockets. Which by my poor grasp of math puts them 450mm below the minimum. The alternative is a wall socket and 5m of trailing leads to get to the middle of a room, which isn't...
  17. M

    height for sockets

    hi there i need to know if there is a regulation height for a double socket in a building re-furb and if there is a max distance to run a 32 amp ring main for them, thanks all
  18. La Poste

    Outside socket at a funny old height.

    Greetings all. My next door neighbour has asked me to put a socket outside his garage but at a very funny height. It will be used at Christmas to plug outside flashing and dancing lights and decorations into. I think he wants to light up the whole of the front of his garage. The thing is he...
  19. J

    light swich height

    just need some advise please. the landlord has finally agreed to a total rewire of in laws house but the contractor is lowering the light socket height to conform with disabled regs but neither are disabled. can they contest this. and what is the minimum/maximum height anyway. many thanks john
  20. B

    Socket height debate

    Ok , I know the regs say 450mm minimum from floor but on the job I am on at the moment the site agent is wanting the sockets at 40mm centres. After stating that they should be ae at 450mm to bottom he said they will be at 400mm centre end of story

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