cable through sofit

[ianphilip007]

hello people

sorry for the silly question but are there any regulations prohibiting running a cable through the sofit from the loft for lets say a external light. i cant find any reference in osg any advice would be appreciated.

many thanks

 

[Liamsparks]

Not heard of this being a problem. Cant remember stating anything in the BS7671 stating otherwise.

 

[bugsy]

well that would be a cavity only thing I can think of is supports

 

[ianphilip007]

thanks liam thats what i thought just wanted to make sure thanks again

 

[ianphilip007]

thats what caused my doubt bugst ( sofitt classed as a cavity ) but i guess if the cable is just passing directly through as opposed to beeing run in the sofitt no problem.

 

[Liamsparks]

We all know about the main wall cavity cant have cables in but i'm not sure if soffits would be classed as the same? One of my contracts is wiring soffit lights on every home we do for a contractor. Never had a problem and the inspectors have been happy enough.

 

[Adam W]

Again, you're just running a cable straight through it so I can't see a problem.
You could still run it straight across a cavity provided it's adequately protected and sealed, just not down or along it.