Damage to mains swa, is this ok?

[Huntygowk]

Hi, first post here, I'm not sure where to get advice about this, am looking to get an idea what my next steps should be, if any required.

I moved into a new build last May. Have only just noticed that the mains SWA cable that comes into our cupboard under the stairs has two slices in it that is exposing the steel wire of the swa. Is this something that I should be concerned about?

I've attached two images which shows the slices into the cable. In my mind this is dangerous. It's in a cable that hasn't even reached the main 100A fuse for the house.

So, should I be taking this up with the developer? Or is it ok?

Many thanks.

 

[DPG]

Thanks for the update!

 

[Zerax]

An update with a pic too ! Full marks to Huntygowk !!

 

[Huntygowk]

No problem, seemed like it was leaving the job unfinished not posting an update, bit like whoever did my electrics!

 

[Des 56]

They used black tape

Say no more lol

 

[ipf]

What did they say about it?

It was caused by a contractor who, being responsible, just ignored it.
It's baffling why some folk couldn't care less, no matter how serious.

 

[Huntygowk]

They said that it could have been their contractor that installed the cable initially, or the developer who pulled the first cable through, or the electrical company I got to install garage electrics who pulled another cable through.no way of knowing.

You'd have thought if it was there from the start either developer or the other company would have noticed and said something.

 

[littlespark]

You'd have thought if it was there from the start either developer or the other company would have noticed and said something.

Yeh? No they wouldn't.... In and out as quickly as possible.
Someone maybe said something to their gaffer, or site foreman and its just got forgotten about conveniently.

 

[ipf]

Yeh? No they wouldn't.... In and out as quickly as possible.
Someone maybe said something to their gaffer, or site foreman and its just got forgotten about conveniently.

That just sums up the issue. Standards are crap.....and certainly aren't improving.

 

[derek]

Price work standards are crap as everyone says "not my job". When the builders/developers are also selling the properties, there is no incentive to maintain high standards as long as the properties are still selling. At least when the builder is constructing a property for a client then the client will (or should) have someone to oversee the build who is on their side and ensure standards are maintained.

 

[Zerax]

IMHO... it's more to do with OCS (Official Certificate Syndrome)... it's a common ailment in the modern world whereby someone believes that because they have an EIC that says that the installation is safe to be brought into service... it actually is. They don't realise that the EIC is just a piece of paper that is only really useful in a court of law should some sort of legal case be brought. It's mildly useful for other purposes, in that it gives an indication that there has been some inspection and testing... but how far you rely on this depends on who has signed it off and whether you trust them as an inspector.

It's similar to the modern world ailment of HADS (Having A Degree Syndrome)... whereby youngsters believe that if they go to a 'university' and get a degree... they have a right to a highly paid job. The reality of course is that having a degree per se means nothing... you have to look at the subject and the university involved.

 

[Huntygowk]

Mains cable replaced today, all good!

 

[DPG]

Nice one! All the way back to the pavement?

 

[littlespark]

Nice one! All the way back to the pavement?

Nah.... probably jointed at street end and a couple of feet pulled through.
Hope I’m wrong

 

[Huntygowk]

From the service strip outside my house, must be about 10m

 

[littlespark]

Good result, then.