zones

  1. A

    Safe zones ceilings?

    Just a quick one guys, are there any safe zones when runing cables in ceilings? I know it should be 50mm preferably however is there any specific routes you have to follow? Like can you go diagonally across? Thanks!
  2. M

    Sorry, another bathroom zones question!

    Hi ive had a quick search but can't seem to find a definitive answer. I'm just wondering if zone 2 is up to 600mm above zone 1 above a bath or shower? I've seen a few diagrams showing that it is: but looking in the on site guide it shows it isn't: Above 2.25m is outside zones even above...
    • mk1rob
    • Thread
    • another bathroom question sorry zones
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. J

    Coving and safe zones

    If their is coving, would the 150mm safe zone be at the bottom of this? I haven't come across this before and am wishing to run it in the safe am zone but was just getting clarification, in my opinion I feel that this is okay but if this was removed in the future it could present issues. The...
  4. happysteve

    Another OSG error I haven't seen mentioned... RCD and zones

    Eh up :) We all know about the duff max Zs tables in the OSG (Table B6) and GN3 (Table A4)... in fact, I've only just recently updated my GN3, and I'm pleased to say they have reprinted it and it now has the correct tables in. I've noticed in my (early-purchased, with dodgy table B6) OSG that...
  5. uksparks

    Heating controls

    Hi, can anyone advise... i would like to ideally use Honeywell. i want the stats and programmer to be wireless. it needs a frost stat it also needs two stats and a programmer and it needs three channels / zones any ideas on how to achieve this?
  6. S

    Mechanical protection/ Safe zones

    Hi all, Just after a bit of advice from all you domestic installers out there. I've been asked to do a job in a house which involves running a cable in a wall. The cable needs to run vertical the entire height of the wall. However I cannot run it where the walls meet at an angle due to...
    • sparrrrk
    • Thread
    • mechanical protection safe zones
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. B

    Ttv aerial point and safe zones?

    :smile5:Hi, does the installation of an TV point create a safe zone in the same way say a socket would? Just been to look at a job and seen a 2.5mm t+e running down a wall above a TV point and then turn to feed a socket. Never seen this before and it got me thinking whether this is allowed or...
  8. B

    cable outside zone. is it a big deal? EICR code?

    A 10mm cable supplying shower is chased down the bathroom wall (in correct zone) and is then chased from celing height down the wall in the kitchen below. The cable pops out of the kitchen wall below contertop level making the rest of the journed to the CU on the surface but cannot be seen...
  9. P

    Safe Zones

    In the TS I'v always tried to bridge the gap in between the books/classroom with reality. Recently finished first fix on a house extension and thought I'd post this up. Ok this is basic stuff but some of the young lads that have worked on the same sites recently just do not know why safe...
  10. N

    More 2394 questions

    Another one Describe 3 types of wiring system that are permitted outside of the prescribed zones, when buried 30mm deep in a wall?
  11. L

    switches in bathrooms

    is it possible to use an outdoor weatherproof switch in a bathroom. looks ugly but came across it in a rented property,not sure if against regulations.please help
  12. J

    Prescribed zones

    Just wondering if the prescribed cable zones still applies to the outside of a property? Client wants two extra outside lights on the rear of the house after the walls and ceilings have been finished etc. Lights will be either side of a doorway so thought about running up from existing light...
  13. I

    safe zones

    Hi all I am fitting an external socket to the outside wall of a domestic property. I am proposing dropping a cable down through the living area stud wall and then out to socket. Because there is a socket on the outside wall does this cable routed down and through the internal wall constitute a...
  14. driverman

    Bathroom wall light switch

    Hi Guys, visited a brand new house today and had a nose round as you do. I know it's sad but I'm looking at the electrics. What I noticed in the bathroom was a normal wall mounted light switch by the bathroom entrance door within the bathroom. The isolation switch for the extractor fan was also...
  15. S

    Running cable behind wood cladding in safe zones

    Hi I am cladding a room in wood panelling and need to move some wall lights and sockets. The cables are RCD protected. Is it allowed to run them along the "horizontal safe zone within 150mm of the top of a wall" and then vertically down to the light switch/socket? Do they need mechanical...
    • shinypen
    • Thread
    • behind cable running safe zones
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. T

    RCD on bathroom lighting

    Okay, I'm preparing to open myself up to some abuse here, but I have had a good read of the BGB before I posted this and I just want to make sure I had things right as I think the regs are perhaps open to interpretation. I've just done a bathroom makeover with a plumber mate which involved...
  17. M

    Extension exposed floor joists and safe zones

    Hi extension kitchen with exposed beams. Walls to be dot and dabbed. Requested not to drill joists. in theory the bottom of exposed joists would be where plasterboard goes. So the 150 mm safe zone can be taken from the bottom of the joists? If so the cables can be run in oval against wall just...
    • midgetman
    • Thread
    • exposed extension floor joists safe zones
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. F

    Installed cables within safe zone then moved by others.

    Hi all, hope someone can help. I've completed part of a new install in a clients new build house. The cables have been installed in safe zones or in line with accessories and routed via holes drilled in noggins and are all protected via split load RCD 17th Ed Consumer unit. The plumber...
    • Fuzzy165
    • Thread
    • cables installed led money moved others safe safe zone trying within zone zones
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. D

    Zones and exposed beams...

    Is the 150mm taken from the ceiling, ie floorboards or the bottom of the exposed beam? need to know if I can run a cable horizontally under the beams.
  20. S

    Gardtec alarm

    Hi All,I have a gardtec alarm, when I set it all well and good, when I come in the entry exit zone it beeps for me to turn the alarm off, unfortunately I didn't make it this certain time, (nothing to do with the beeeerrr!!!!) the alarm went off, but strange thing is that the bell box did not...

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