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  1. i=p/u

    Regulation numbers

    Anyone out there who has put together a quick guide to regs for Eicr's
  2. HappyHippyDad

    I know this is sad but I need regulation numbers!

    I'm currently working in an occupation other than electrician and there is a junction box dangling from under a cabinet exactly where the nurses are dispensing medication. The junction box has 2 live cables going into it. I've got an electrician coming in to fix it (as I am not allowed any tools...
  3. mrhorse

    Amendment 3 RCD question...

    Hello everyone, Just getting familiar with the changes to BS 7671 brought in with Amendment 3. I have a question regarding Regulation 411.3.3 in particular. The Regulation states that an RCD should be provided for socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 20A for all installations...
  4. U

    SWA Regulation and norms

    Hello, Could you help me to find out the section where the steel wire protected cable (SWA) is mandatory for outdoor or buried use unless equivalent protection is provided? I tried to search inside the BS 7671 and the IEE, but I wasn't luck enough... Could you help me?
  5. HappyHippyDad

    Regulation 434.5.2 exceeding limiting temperature of conductor.

    Evening.. I have a seperate oven and hob to fit. The oven is 2.6kW, the hob is 3kW. I have fitted 4mm flex to the oven and the hob comes prewired with 2.5mm. Zs on the cooker circuit is 0.2Ω making the PFC 1150A. I was planning on connecting both to a dual cooker outlet plate fed by a 32A...
  6. L

    Regulation help for ex electrician

    hi, I previously worked as an electrician for around 9 years for the same company, i completed 17th edition, C&G inspection and testing, along with various other electrical qualifications before all this Part-p nonsense came into question. now i have switched jobs i work in marketing of all...
  7. J

    1984 cable depth Regulation / legislation - New to forum

    Hi, cable breached on site. Northern power advised no legislation re depth of cable in existence (holding me liable). Is this correct? Cable found at 170mm below surface. can anyone provide any document stating 1984 cable depth legislation, and any associated depth legislation? CAT scan used...
  8. S

    Advice on regulation 521.5.1

    Hi all, A couple of guys at work are getting return visits to properties because they have been taking the earthing conductor into the new AMD3 metal boards through a separate hole than the tails. Apparently it is against these regs. Now I have read it and I am seeing it from both sides but I...
  9. Doomed

    Help with EICR coding

    Working on report at home, left books in office as I got called home urgently yesterday, help on a couple of codings would be useful. I want to have the report emailed off before Monday so I cant use the NICEIC advice line. Inspected care home, all clients are dementia. No RCD protection on...
  10. N

    Domestic cu change

    Hi Guys I'm sure this has been brought up before but I'm unable to find the answer I need. I was to believe ammendmant 3 regarding metal consumer units kicks in on the 1st of July, I have a board change lined up in July and someone told me today that they have extended this date until December...
  11. S

    rcd protection

    putting a light and socket in loft ...light from existing lighting circuit break into ring for socket...wylex board no rcd protection ...all bonding in place do i need rcd protection for socket as all cables to be surface mounted
  12. T

    regulation for 80amp fuse and 16mm meter tails

    Clarifiation please ! I have read somewhere, maybe in BS7671 or on a forum site regulation that states that 16mm meter tails can or should be used on supplies rated at 80amps or under and 25mm tails on supplies rated at 100amps. I have scoured BS7671 and various forums but cannot find this...
  13. J

    Plugged in burglar alarm

    Does anyone know if there are any regulations when it comes to plugged in burglar alarms to prevent them being pulled out accidentally. Someone told me in the US they have brackets to avoid it happening but couldn't see anything in the UK. Thanks all.
  14. J

    Is it Regulation to have a Heat Alarm in the Kitchen ?

    Having a new kitchen fitted and the workmen have said we need to have a heat alarm in the kitchen as well as the smoke alarm in the hall. The hall smoke alarm is 2 metres away from the kitchen, it is a 1920s small 1 bedroom flat and has never had a heat alarm in the kitchen only the 1 alarm in...
  15. uksparks

    Regulation: 559.6.1.100

    Hi, I believe I know what regulation 559.6.1.100 means, I would like your opinions on what it means. When I say I think I know what it means, I would like some clarity in case my understand has been twisted on Thursday by the NICEIC bloke. "Consideration shall be given to the provision of the...
  16. P

    Removing obsolete circuits from outside house.

    Hi. my niece has had an inspection on her house and hoping to let it out. inspection done by letting agencys man at the very last minute and lists a number of things required as do not meet current regulations. i agree with some of these. bonding etc. not so others. earthing wires too small but...
  17. J

    Recommend Voltage Regulation for LED

    Hi I have been scratching my head over this one - first time posting on here, so "hello"! What I am looking for is the *best* solution to provide 2.4V DC at 700mA to a high power LED from a 12V DC supply (motorcycle indicator in this case). The spec' of the LED is:- Max Forward Current...
  18. N

    general building regulation

    Sorry guys just looking for a little help here, I done a homer for a joiner and I cut a notch out a load baring exterior wall and fitted a metal back box, the client is complaining and is trying to charge me, but I know that I'm aloud to notch up to 25% of the width of the stud and basically I'm...
  19. Pete999

    Debate Regulation 434.2.1

    Before anyone starts slagging me off, or calling me a Muppet that I should know better:shades_smile: I would like to start a discussion regarding Spurs off of a Ring Final Circuit. I have been in this game for a long time now, and always have, and always will spur off of a normal 32a RFC wired...
  20. G

    Eaw regulation 15 & 16

    Hi,Can anyone please explain in practical terms reg 15 & 16 when considering the safe inspection please?

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