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  1. J

    RIC routes into construction.

    Good day I’m doing an electrical course online with RIC ( routes into construction) I just want a little insight information about them whether they are legit or not. There’s some red flags such as; no reviews about them, their social media either has 20 following or they have one at all. If...
  2. S

    Escape routes definition

    Hi. Looked at a job this morning for remedial work on an EICR. The inspection has noted the plastic consumer unit within the hallway cupboard and given it a C2 rating citing regulation 422.2. The flat is on the second floor so the hallway would be the primary means of escape for the occupants...
  3. M

    Existing chase and permitted routes

    Hello Was wondering what the professionals thoughts are with regards to moving a fixture and permitted routes. In this particular instance, I have moved a light switch about 15cm so that it's facing the room/door side as opposed to being around a corner. Additionally, the plan is to build a...
  4. K

    metal conduit Running multiple singles through a metal clad box

    Hi . Im running some conduit , a long horizontal with metal clad boxes , with vertical runs to a term box for light fittings and a couple of smoke alarms . Was going to use 4 way boxes dropping down to the sockets and up to the light s. Is it acceptable to run them through the metal clad boxes...
  5. R

    training routes

    Evening All (or morning depending when you see this). Sorry if this has already been discussed or asked, I'm new to this whole forum business and this group, so trying to learn the ropes and quickly. Apologies for the long winded post, I just wanted to explain my circumstances and what the...
  6. D

    Quick Question on Cable Route

    Hi All, Long-time lurker and user as a resource! Ex electrician with limited domestic experience! Currently routing CAT6's through my 1920's semi from first-floor landing through to the loft, and found a potential route through an old doorway, nicely inside a 150mm dimension from the junction...
  7. Bidges

    How are you guys deciding on Ring/Radial cable routes?

    I'm about to be thrown in at the deep end by being let loose on a customers requests for a 1st fix in an extension before. I anticipate being asked to extend the Ring, lighting and at least one Radial. Now sticking to pulling cable through the 25-40% length of the joists, do you guys have any...
  8. cliffed

    Escape routes again & again

    Just done our 18th,hey ok,tutor mentioned metal fixings etc,we were in a classroom with normal T bar false ceiling,I asked if these cables above needed proper metallic supporting,he said no ceiling is fire rated. Not really getting that,looks so flimsy ,what do you guys reckon.
  9. KevinH

    What EICR code for plastic trunking in escape routes?

    Hi to all. I'm new and this is my first post. I'm doing an EICR on a 3 story building split into multiple offices to let. One thing I noticed is t+e cables in plastic trunking almost throughout (switch/socket drops, across ceilings to lights etc). Would this be a code 2 or 3? Also would same...
  10. mwigham85

    Fireproof Supports in escape routes.

    Hi Guys, Does a hallway in a dwelling class as an escape route for this Reg or is it just shared access escape routes that this Reg covers? thanks
  11. mwigham85

    Supporting cables in an escape routes

    Hi Guys, Quick question can you add cables to existing PVC trunking in escape routes without fire proof support if your coming off an existing circuit within the PVC trunking? Regards Mike
  12. G

    Confused by the Qualified Supervisor routes for the various schemes

    Hello I have recently done a few courses, funding by the training allowance when i left the forces, mainly so i can do the odd non-notifiable job within the house and for family but principally within the house i am renovating and to keep the mind ticking over. It seemed a waste to not use...
  13. M

    Wiring in escape routes

    What's the requirement for wiring/containment above plasterboard ceilings within escape routes
  14. Leesparkykent

    Amendment 3 escape routes and building control.

    So yesterday I was wiring the communal areas in a block of flats that im doing and the building control officer pops his head in with the site agent. Concrete ceilings that's having a MF suspended ceiling underneath so we are using bang in cable tie bases.......Building control officer pipes up...
  15. A

    AMD 3 wiring in escape routes

    As I'm sure you are aware Amd 3 states that wiring in escape routes should have fire resistant supports. Just wondering what others would do from a realistic and practical point of view if you were to add an additional light in a corridor say. Would you then have to ensure that all the wiring...
  16. dlt27

    Non combustible cable supports in escape routes.

    Hi all, I have just read a report by BRE on the effects on cable supports caused from fire. It stated the obvious about the plastic clips, plastic conduit etc failing. However what I found interesting was that the metal supports failed due to the plastic rawl plugs failing. So I just wondered...
  17. D

    Wiring Systems in escape routes

    What is an Escape Route ? .. i would think the whole house is an escape route depending were you are in the house. I asked as i was doing some wiring for a friend (trying to learn a bit form the REAL WORLD) putting in Power cables to the Lights and the Sockets The Socket mainly went around the...
  18. J

    Amendment 3- escape routes

    wiring systems in escape routes 521.11 reading a little into this- does this apply to domestic? or just just larger buildings which can be class as BD2, BD3, BD4. surface plastic trunking going across a ceiling to a pendant in a house- would this really require metal clips?
  19. D

    Other Routes

    Just wondering what courses people have done, towards electrical's I didnt do any thing at school (just called thick and took it in,also got called cheat (High marks in RE and changed system in ART) only came out with GCSE Maths C (think i could of passed that 2yrs before and not wasted 2yr...
  20. A

    New regs for Mini Trunking in escape routes

    are hallways classed as escape routes or bedrooms etc. not very clear on what rooms this will come under. what fixing can you get to go in mt2 trunking with 6mm as there is not a lot of space. also are these regs applicable now or is it when 18th edition comes out. all bit confusing. what about...

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