Consumer Unit Positioning on New Build Flat (2011)

[danzor]

Yep, all 7 duplexs are the same layout.

Who was the main contractor

 

[oasisman]

I'm not sure if it was a local contractor who did this installation, but I obviously know the builder who I bought from and coordinated the effort.

Is it alright to mention the builders name...?

Ah yes I know the building well, I was surprised how quick they added the top floors.

Was the builder a local contractor?

 

[danzor]

PM me I'd like to know, as I'm only up the road

 

[oasisman]

Done

PM me I'd like to know, as I'm only up the road

 

[oasisman]

Well, it's taken nearly 2 years to agree that the CU is incorrectly positioned but they finally have come to their senses.

Here is their reply:

"In respect of the consumer unit. This is not correct and needs to be addressed. I have engaged an electrical contractor who will be providing me with possible solutions to this issue. I can confirm at this stage that we intend to take action in relation to this issue."

This reply is from the very same guy which said it was fine, he even came to my property and looked at it and said it was ok.

 

[Octopus]

Well, it's taken nearly 2 years to agree that the CU is incorrectly positioned but they finally have come to their senses.

Here is their reply:

"In respect of the consumer unit. This is not correct and needs to be addressed. I have engaged an electrical contractor who will be providing me with possible solutions to this issue. I can confirm at this stage that we intend to take action in relation to this issue."

This reply is from the very same guy which said it was fine, he even came to my property and looked at it and said it was ok.

How anyone can sew the position of the CU is acceptable is mad. Did he leave his guide dog in his car?

 

[telectrix]

would the guy who fitted that boiler fit it in front of the kitchen cooker so you could not use the cooker???? of course he would, he's a plumber.

 

[Engineer54]

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Here are 2 pics:

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That installation contravenes basic commonsense, let alone relevant Building Codes!! lol!!

You'll not get that CU front cover off, not without breaking something... So get something done about this situation, or hope and pray that none of the CU components go belly up, while you're living there!! lol!!

 

[oasisman]

I'm trying, they are looking into it and the builder said they are getting suggestions from contractors.

I'm not sure where the CU can go, if it's behind where it is in the living room, it could be knocked, so that breaches the regulations too. If it is moved to under the stairs (where I've highlighted the green box on the floor plan (see earlier attached in this thread)), that access is slightly restricted, but is probably the best of the two locations it can go.

It's mainly because the boiler (exhaust fan system) is so damn big, if it were 1/3 of the size and installed to the left of the cupboard space, access to the CU where it is would be fine.

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That installation contravenes basic commonsense, let alone relevant Building Codes!! lol!!

You'll not get that CU front cover off, not without breaking something... So get something done about this situation, or hope and pray that none of the CU components go belly up, while you're living there!! lol!!

 

[Octopus]

Nothing wrong with a cup in the lounge. Many house's are like this. As for being knocked, that's why they have covers.

 

[oasisman]

It would be quite unsightly, but not only that, but the door opens that way...and it wouldn't nice to have a new door stop drilled into the floor to stop it hitting the CU upon opening.

Nothing wrong with a cup in the lounge. Many house's are like this. As for being knocked, that's why they have covers.

 

[Octopus]

It would be quite unsightly, but not only that, but the door opens that way...and it wouldn't nice to have a new door stop drilled into the floor to stop it hitting the CU upon opening.

You want it moved and my guess is that the builder/spark will suggest what is easiest - so prepare to compromise.

 

[danzor]

Looks like the other side of the wall is the only option. But they're going to have to move the boiler to even get to it! Bang goes their profit haha