Cables in Attics

[baza]

Hi Guys
Can anyone point me to the regulations for running cables in attics, or what do you guys do in practice, I am unsure whether cables should be run free or clipped to joists

 

[blackiel]

Keep them above the insulation,clip them where sensible,leave a bit of slack in the right places(think about it),you cant go wrong......Dont bury them!!!

 

[blackiel]

the answer I was told was to move or make void in the insulation for cable but the insulation technicians don't seem to worry about it and that would not stop it being covered with the traffic and stuff being pilled in the loft.

I think, as it is preferable to arrange cables so they are not totally enclosed over 5cm the only real answer and safest option would be to enclose cables in a rigid void / barrier that runs the whole length of the joist so air can pass through.

Something like a narrow cable tray with a hinged lid that could be simply screwed in place would be ideal.

This would be a much better idea....Ventilated cable tray,with a lid,run around the perimeter,with sections for the loop offs,........Designing it now......copyright Blackiel....as the Sun says...our Lawyers are watching!!!!

 

[martysparky]

I'm at the patent office monday morning.

 

[blackiel]

New idea...Lawyers watching,Patent applied for)....Throw across the roof,Outside,in conduit...Easy!!!!