Does this conform to Building Regs

[stamati76]

Hi,

We are having an extension built and noticed the electrician has laid ordinary wiring that will be cemented over. I have attached some photos and was wondering if it conforms to building regs?

 

[lukeysim]

not 100% sure but i don't think it should be cemented over, due to the cable capacity as it will get very hot and wont be able to carry as much current. Worth checking though as i wouldn't swear upon it.
Luke

 

[telectrix]

totally unacceptable. IMHO, that cable should be enclosed in conduit. why on earth has he run it there anyway? pants.

 

[lukeysim]

cowboy tradesmen eh?!

 

[Guest123]

That is absolutely pants!!!!!

Call him back and ask him to do it properly!!!

 

[Dan23584]

Yeah that cable should be enclosed in conduit or trunking, the cables are not even fixed at any point! looks like a bodge up to me!

 

[Engineer54]

Hi,

We are having an extension built and noticed the electrician has laid ordinary wiring that will be cemented over. I have attached some photos and was wondering if it conforms to building regs?

Internal electrical (or plumbing services) should never be placed ''under'' the slab!! The electrical conduit raceways should be laid on top of the slab in what is known as the screed. The weight of the slab will eventually damage these PVC sheathed cables beyond repair and with no way to replace/rewire them!! Tell your electrician to remove them NOW, ...and when replacing them you want installed in continuous PVC conduit point to point!!!

 

[i=p/u]

saves chasing i supppose, hes probably thinking if you can stick in walls without pipe why not floors,

 

[Dan23584]

Its quite amusing that he has put the cable in oval conduit where they will be plastered but thought nothing about the cables in the floor!

 

[i=p/u]

Its hard starting out to have the tools for the job and the money to roll it

 

[Guest123]

Its hard starting out to have the tools for the job and the money to roll it

That is NO excuse whatsoever!!!

 

[Mr.Si]

Nice pointing in tbe blockwork though.

Ideal for conduit

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[telectrix]

is this a genuine client post, or a Electrical Trainee asking if he's done it right?

 

[trev]

Could be either but let's hope it will be put right, disgraceful job imho

 

[i=p/u]

No esxcuse