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  1. R

    floor sockets

    had a of strange request today a customer is renovating a listed property and would like all sockets in the floor as it is being done with lime plaster ect all the old methods of building so the sockets might look out of place. Light switches are at 1200mm but unsure on how things would stand...
  2. I

    height of distribution board??

    Hi guys just a quick one, we all know the height requirements of part p being between 450mm-1200mm for standard equipment, but ive never heard of a standard height for a db. And all sparks i know just say its a common sense thing, so in existing buildings (part p free) i just tend to measure...
  3. T

    isolator mounting height?

    Hi peeps I am just wondering the rules for the height of a rotary isolator ( by the consumer unit for PV circuit) Its in the toilet of a cafe and I dont want kids playing with it, do i need to keep it below 1200mm?? hope not thanks Tom ps. also wonder about consumer unit heights in...
  4. S

    Height of sockets

    Hi again, I know that the regs say that sockets need to be a minimum of 450mm from the floor, but if you are adding a socket to an exsisting room does it still have to be that minimum height as it would obviously look out of place with the others. Can anyone help please.
  5. P

    Consumer unit height

    I am over from Ireland to rewire a friends 3 storey house and I am wondering is there a maximum height to the the top of the consumer unit in England
  6. D Skelton

    Height of accessories in new builds...

    I am more than aware of the min/max heights for accessories in new builds, however, what if the new build was going to be your own home as an electrician? Does that change anything? Any thoughts? The reason being, all be it a little weird, I'm 6'4" and every time I've mounted switches at 1200mm...
  7. D

    Consumer unit height?

    I have a new build to wire, well a barn conversion so change of use / new. I've just read through document M and it doesn't specifically mention the consumer unit height, however it does say switches and isolators 450-1200mm. But it does drivel on about if something needs precise movement, or...
  8. C

    Low height consumer unit?

    I've got a tight space in a cupboard above front door where I need to upgrade an old 8 way wylex board to a dual RCD or all RCBO unit. Cost is not an issue but I only have a height of 20cm and width of 37cm to play with. Anybody recommend a board as Hager my usual choice are too tall to fit?
  9. T

    240V Bathroom extractor fan in zone 1?

    My electrician says he can't sign off the installation in my new loft conversion because the 240V extractor fan is in zone 1 (directly above the shower), and hence violates the Regs. He says the easiest option is to replace it with a 12V one, and locate the transformer remotely. Disappointed, I...
  10. SolarCity

    Installing landscape and portrait panels

    Has anyone undertaken a install where panels were installed in both landscape AND portrait orientation? Seeing as the landscape panels will need fitting with a cruciform system, is it possible to get the panels to sit at the same height? I'm slightly concerned that the landscape panels will...
  11. M

    ecoskies - working at height pv course????any good!!??

    Hi, i was wondering if has anyone been on this course and if so what they thought of it?
  12. 1

    Periodic - Lights at height

    Hi Have done PIR of church today. There are quite a few lights at high level, more than 30 feet off the ground. There are pews in the way and I cant get up to them even with a tower although someone has installed them off a ladder or with full scaffolding at some stage. There are also some...
  13. E

    switch heights on a farm

    I know according to approved document M of the Building regs that switches are to be installed at a maximum height of 1600mm, but do the building regs apply on a farm? it's a completely new build shed also I seem to remember something about part P only being applicable in a domestic dwelling, is...
  14. B

    DB Height

    Hi All, I am a electrician that works for a large electrical contractors and do not have a great deal of domestic experience, i was wondering if the db is regarded as a accessory and should be mounted in accordance to the part m building regs? i am currently doing the electrical install for...
  15. gr7

    Calculate distance between rows of panels on flat roof

    Does anyone know how to calculate the required distance between rows of modules to avoid any shading issues? I may need to mount the panels at less than 30° to avoid the need for planning permission and would rather not use mounts such as the Solion model as these waste valuable roof space...
  16. M

    memera 2000 rcd size vs other makes

    hi i have to replace the 30ma rcd fitted to the model listed above , my question is does anybody know if a standard wylex n range 80a 30ma rcd fit? i have one in stock and hope to used it up rather than buy in the mem version. im talking physical size. the phase is on the left the same a...
  17. M

    Working at safe height & manual handling?

    Hi, I am in the process of getting MCS accredited. I was told I need to get a manual handling & working at safe height certificate. I have done my city & guilds 2372 which covered both but is it enough for MCS or do I need to sit both courses? Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Mark
  18. L

    Meter Box Height - New Build

    I'm installing a new build the chap is convinced that the meter needs to be at wheelchair height but I can't find an answer for this in the OSG - I don't think they're subject to 450 1200 rules as thats switches and sockets - anyone know anything else? Oh yes - Shower Isolater (above the...
  19. Mr Mark Sparks

    fall from height

    the roofer fell from the scaf at the top of the orange ladder today he hit the handrail at the bottom then the floor, if you look you can see the rail bent over. he was taken to hospital news is that he has not broken any bones and maybe home tonight, makes you think though funny mood on site...
  20. T

    DDA requirements in domestic dwellings.

    Can anyone tell me if the DDA regs for heights of sockets and switches are written in stone or can we write them out as a deviation on a test cert, this is the first time someone has questioned me on it and it stumped me completely.:confused:

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