I'm starting a block of 15 flats Wednesday, the building is being converted from an old care home. The original wooden staircase is staying in place throughout in the communal area. I've just received a revised set of drawings which shows the mains room mostly situated under the staircase...
hi guys
Just a quick question as I’m being told I don’t have to Would I have to install bonding to water and gas services if I’m to install a fan in bathroom due to it being a special location
Ive had a call from a customer who is in need of a CU upgrade - upon visitation and inspection i noticed that i couldn't gain access to the CU, this is due to the previous home owner having a new Gas boiler installed (im sorry i didnt take a picture, wish i had if now though) i could lift up the...
Evening All,
Gone to look at a rewire of a flat. Communal cupboard is a 3 phase supply, with 3 cut outs for each of the flats one of which is split for the landlords CCU.
TN-S system, each flat has an old KMF switch which in turn feeds a 16mm twin and earth cable, approx 1970's build.
Main...
Hi everybody,
Will anybody be able to help me out with this question? Regarding locations containing a bath or shower, additional protection by RCDs to regulation 415.1.1 of the 17th edition regs states. The use of RCD with a current rating not exceeding 30 mA and an operating time not...
I need to wire a new system boiler, the obvious place to put the supply is with the control unit which powers the boiler. But should the FCU be next to the boiler in the same way any isolation switch would be located close the load. This would still power control unit, but also need cable coming...
Quoting for new lights in bathroom along with adding extractor fan
Reading into the regs, above 225cm is out of zone and therefore a swapout only requires minor cert. Fan motor will be in the loft with only the vent being in the location however out of zone. Am i right with the requirement to...
Hi all,
I've looked at a job in a conservatory where there is a 3A FCU powering the light in the conservatory but the location of the FCU is as low down as a socket, under the window, making it difficult for the customer to reach down all the time. They want it moving to a standard height. Can...
Hi all,
Can someone tell me what reg's there are now, that dictate the requirements for, and the positions of, switching for fixed kitchen appliances?
For example ---
Is it now acceptable or prohibited -- according to the latest reg's --, to fit the cooker switch, the hob switch, and the...
Hi all,
Can anyone point me in the direction of Building Regs reference for the requirement for a loft light when a boiler is installed in the loft.
We have recently carried out a rewire and the plumber moved a boiler from the garage of the property (that has been converted by a builder) into...
Im currently doing a EICR report they have a socket in a airing cuoboard which used a to have a shower pump plugged now has the vacuum.charging. the distance from the bath is well within zone 2 but is in a seperate cupboard what C classification would you give this?
Good morning guys and girls
I have attended a kitchen rewire this morning to test a install buy a 3rd party.
The boiler spur is directly above the draining board I'm quite sure this shouldn't be the case. I've been told by the installer that "it's fine it's rcd protected" is this just waffle to...
I have a question about plugs behind a freestanding washing machine and lack of disabled access to the plug/fuse. It's going to be a fitted kitchen and is currently bare walls with No integrated or hidden appliances just standard free standing appliances. In the case of the washing machine...
I'm on a job that the previous sparks made a hash of and I'm sorting everything out and finishing the rewire. The client wants to put a sauna in next year and he requires a supply for it. Does anyone have any recommendations as to suppliers or know what size load I am best accounting for the...
Dan submitted a new resource:
EICR - Special Location Sheet - Editable Special Location Sheet for Certification and Inspections
Read more about this resource...
Hi
we are refurbishing a vets, there is currently no compliance with section 710 medical locations and they do not want to pay for any specific equipment relating to medical locations. Has anyone dealt with this?
thanks
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc