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  1. littlespark

    W4D5 ENGLISH smoke detector rules

    What’s the rules regarding locations of smoke detectors in an English property, and are the 10 year battery aico with RF acceptable? Yes, I had to get my passport out and cross the border. The ground floor flat consists of front door straight into lounge. Door into hallway to kitchen, with...
  2. J

    UK New rules on smoke detectors (scotland)

    Whats the script with the changes? My sister is planning on starting up childminding from her house but she needs to update her smoke detectors. But with it being a childminding business as well as a dwelling whats the rules these days? Do all the smoke detectors need to be mains supplied with...
  3. A

    Rules on DIY installations

    Hi, Forty years ago, I served an apprenticeship as an (industrial) electrician. After doing a little work in the domestic sector, I became a printer service engineer and did this for thirty years. Now retired, I have inherited a two bedroom flat which needs a little extra wiring to accomodate...
  4. A

    Confused with so many rules

    Hi I have had three electricians quote to wire my new kitchen which is currently a shell. The thing I don't understand is that they seem to differ in their approach to the electrical rules, for instance, two are happy to place oven and hob isolation switches in a cupboard and one will not. One...
  5. N

    EICR rules

    Hi, My landlord conducted an EICR test 6 weeks ago. The electrician said within 40 minutes that it was a fail and he would write a report. I believe as a tenant I'm owed the report within 28 days to explain the outcome of the test and to explain what remedial work is required. I...
  6. nyDIYelectric1

    Practice Rules (or Codes) for Running for Securing Multiple Cables

    Rewiring an old home where basement lines will feed the first floor (multiple 15/20 Amp w/ 12/2 & 12/3 romex & a single 50 Amp 6/3 romex supplying range. If I run cables over a wall to feed the first floor, how often would do they need to be fastened/stapled, are there exceptions (such as when...
  7. C

    Official light wiring rules?

    Hello. In work we are adding in additional emergency exits into a lighting circuit. Is there any official rules about how many times you can spur off an existing lighting circuit (giving that the new additions wont be exceeding the value of the mcb). Or do you have to break the loop and wire the...
  8. G

    Whats the rules regarding a fusebox/meter in a bathroom?

    We are looking to convert a spare room into a new bathroom but the mains comes into this room and the meter/fusebox are in a small cupboard 2m up one wall?
  9. B

    Rules for a mobile laboratory

    Hi, I am building a mobile laboratory that will have its own generator and plumbing and will need to be able to hook to an external source of power at times. I haven't had much luck in figuring out the legalities with the type of transfer (or if legal a double throw switch) I can use and the...
  10. M

    New ECS rules from the 01/01/2019

    Hello, I completed a C&G 2357 apprenticeship in November last year. I didn't get notification of my certificates until 09/01/2019. My certs are dated the 30/11/2018. My problem is trying to apply for my gold card the ecs is saying I must be signed up to their opt in sceheme, and to do so I...
  11. D

    2 questions - Existing ring main mapping, and rules on spurs

    Hi Just getting started with a view to DIY electrics on my house extension in a few months time, and ideally would like to map out the current circuits so I can plan the best way to join up, or where new circuits may be required etc. 2 Questions I reckon I can do some DIY non-live testing of...
  12. SparkyChick

    Reminder - Forum Rules and 'Be Nice' Policy

    Hi all, We have recently received a number of complaints about the attitudes exhibited by some members when responding to queries from people who may not be as knowledgeable as them. The forum has a 'be nice' policy that applies equally to all members, including those asking questions which...
  13. 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...
  14. Spoon

    Safety rules banning shorts on site during hot weather...

    I think I might try this for the office.... I already have the outfits from the weekends.... As all us men have... Ingenious brickies wear summery skirts and dresses to get around health and safety rules | Daily Mail Online -...
  15. JK-Electrical

    Smoke alarm rules to apply to all homes in Scotland

    Kerching!!!:D I think it's only a matter of time before the rest of the UK follows suit. I do hope that the Scottish Government includes a requirement within the forthcoming legislation that the installation of smoke and heat alarms are undertaken by suitably qualified, professional...
  16. BeeJay2

    Wot! no earth? Hmmm! had to add this bit to pass the title rules?

    Hi all, I decided to change the flex on a small 2kw heater as it came with a fairly rigid wiring to the plug. I was surprised to find there wasn't an earth being used. Also the heater it replaced had a cut-out switch on the base, this one hasn't. Explanation please. Thank you.
  17. Edtwozeronine

    Rules for lighting above swimming pools

    I'm doing this as part of my course work for college. We're designing the layout of lighting circuits for a Hotel swimming pool. I've found some info that under-water lights and lights that water can easily get onto in Zones 0, 1 and 2 need to be SELV and 12V circuits (a.c.) Zones seem to stop...
  18. S

    What are the basicas of fire alarm install rules... really

    Hey all. I am a fully qualified sparky - 30+ years. Recently started working as project manager (my knees are shot!) for a security company doing mainly CCTV, intruder and now.. fire. The MD cannot be told anything. He has designed a few systems (he has design experience - but his...
  19. 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...
  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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