regulations

  1. HappyHippyDad

    Main bonding and the new regulations.

    Evening all.. I am so used to the fact that there has to be Main bonding that I am struggling to not put it in in the following case: Incoming pipe is plastic. The builder has then fitted a plastic stopcock (inside the house) and then a mixture of plastic and copper from there (see pic). I...
  2. R

    Regulations on running electrical cable to power garden

    Hi all, I'm looking at electrifying my garden buildings: a garage a couple of metres from the house with concrete ground inbetween, then a workshop/office 20m away at the bottom of the garden, plus a couple of sockets/lights on the way. I will absolutely have a registered electrician in to do...
  3. Electron

    Does Wylex RCCB meet Regulations?

    A customer wants a house refurbished. Attached is a photo of the existing Consumer Unit. three circuits are protected by an RCCB (an old type of RCD) and two aren't. I have recommended a new Consumer Unit with full RCD protection. Is there any way the existing can be made to conform?
  4. R

    18th Edition Regulations exam study

    Taking my 18th in a few weeks, studying 17th past papers and know the book very well as most of scope will be on that I assume, however anyone familiar with the new additions concerning under floor/wall heating elements bonding requirements and energy efficiency regs.
  5. F

    Installing electronics in wall cavity - Regulations?

    Hey guys, This is at very early planning stages, but I am looking into the feasibility of installing a smart bathroom mirror TV. What I am looking at is installing a monitor/TV behind a two way mirror. It would be further than 60cm away from the bathroom tap so I believe it counts as being...
  6. A

    Independent review of building regulations inquiry

    Got this link via a thread elsewhere, gets interesting around 15.30 Parliamentlive.tv - http://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/98ffbe65-3dc7-428f-85ba-27e616da6f55 Well lets see if anything changes
  7. I2C

    British Plugs / Sockets Regulations (BS1363)

    I've been doing a bit of research on the standard British 3-pin plug under BS1363 as I would like to know exactly what is/isn't compliant so I can advise customers if I spot an appliance using a substandard plug. I know there are basic and well-known considerations such as:- live pins must be...
  8. W

    Fused spur off ring main regulations

    hello I've seen the page at the back of the regs book but nothing explains can you - Have a spured socket off the ring using one cable and then put a fused spur after the spur and then feed additional sockets after the spir
  9. Andy-1960

    ESQCR (2002) Regulations

    Anybody know anything about these regs? Do they apply to network operators only or to end users / consumers as well?
  10. L

    I'm told this is against regulations?

    I have a quick question which I wondered if anybody would be kind enough to answer for me. I'm looking to buy an electric car and would need to get a car charger installed on the outside of my garage wall so I posted on an electrical car forum and have been told our electrical setup may not be...
  11. Baker1988

    Settle a small disagreement with me and another sparky

    Hi just wondered if any one could settle this disagreement me and another sparky I work with are having. Basically do lighting circuits need rcd protection? The circuits I am on about are already existing (doing eicr?) and it is all surface mounted in pc trunking one of the circuits goes into a...
  12. L

    new builds and regulations

    I bought a new build from a national home builder at the start of this year. The house was built in December 16 and signed off in December too. I've had a bit of bother about the house as a whole and am in the middle of arguing with there tech team. In the house there is a plastic DB fitted...
  13. S

    Garage Sockets Regulations

    Hi everyone I've been out the business a long time and am rusty on regs. Perhaps someone can assist? My son has an armoured cable fed from his house CU via a dedicated mcb to his detached garage. This cable is connected to a 'Lewden' 'garage' CU consisting of a 6A mcb feeding two small...
  14. R

    Marine Electrical regulations

    Hi Forum, Could you help me in locating a free copy or download of the wiring regs for Small Craft electrical systems. Particularly, ISO 10133:2012 and ISO 13297:2014 which i think (i may be wrong) are the most recent versions. If not a copy of most recent would be much appreciated. Thanks Rob
  15. Pete999

    Sitework rules and regulations

    With all the rules and regulations about getting cards for working on site etc, I wondered what are the rules for drinking Alcohol and site work, for example are you allowed to have a pint at lunch time, would you be allowed back on site? I only ask because as you may guess it's been a long time...
  16. S

    Regulations? We don't need no stinking regulations!

    Saw this advert posted on another forum. One or two problems here! STUDIO FLAT REFURBISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD IN W4 4AU | in Chiswick, London | Gumtree - https://www.gumtree.com/p/studios-bedsits-rent/studio-flat-refurbished-to-a-high-standard-in-w4-4au/1228092749
  17. P

    newbie

    hi guys, im new here so any help would be appreciated, ill kick it off with asking for any advice on NICEIC Assessments, i am due to be assessed by the NICEIC to be a company QS and am a bit of a flapper when it comes to people watching over me, any advice or pointers on what he will be...
  18. J

    Regulations

    Hi all, I have just bought a house with the intention of selling on. So I am wondering- if I add more sockets to the system rather then replacing all the wiring If I make sure the light in bathroom is outside the required zones Put a combi boiler in so that there is no need for electric shower...
  19. F

    Drawing requirements under the IEE Regulations

    I'm a Facilities Manager and not an electrician though I do have some electrical qualifications of some years ago. I wonder if anyone would like to give their views on the requirements if any, for the retention, updating and provision of electrical drawings requirements for inspection and...
  20. R

    new rules and regulations

    been told that there is new rules and regulations for pet testing anyone now of this as I can't find any

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