Meter tails longer than 3m and mechanical protection

[Darkwood]

The DNO's are legally obliged to provide a connection for any installation which complies with BS7671.
Whether it's worth the time and effort forcing a DNO to honour it's legal obligations, is another matter.

Network layouts over-rule BS7671 - they don't have to provide any earth nor do they have to complement the BS7671 ..not sure where you get that from, yes in general practice they do but in the likes of PME set-ups the network layout can mean larger Equipotential and main earthing - again they have no regulation to meet BS7671 as they do not follow that.. but it is part of there own regulations to complement it ...but this is not always possible ... I have a 70mm equip' bonding to a factory
to back up my point as requested before connection to a larger network system.

Your statement that they have to provide a connection that complies with BS7671 is misguided too - they only have to povide a supply recognised by the BS7671 but they can implement extra requirements where necessary, when you get out into the field instead of the comfort of a routine supply you may find what I say to be the case.

Ps nice to see your back Spin ... not seen yo for a while

 

[Deleted member 26818]

They don't over-rule BS7671, DNO's just follow a different set of Regulations.
I don't have to supply an earth, and I never stated that they have to complement BS7671, it's something that you seem to have brought up.
Not too sure what you mean by complementing anything?
Not stated that they have to provide a connection which complies with BS7671.
What I have stated, is that if an installation complies with BS7671, the DNO's are legally obliged to provide a connection for that installation to their network.

 

[Darkwood]

They don't over-rule BS7671, DNO's just follow a different set of Regulations.
I don't have to supply an earth, and I never stated that they have to complement BS7671, it's something that you seem to have brought up.
Not too sure what you mean by complementing anything?
Not stated that they have to provide a connection which complies with BS7671.
What I have stated, is that if an installation complies with BS7671, the DNO's are legally obliged to provide a connection for that installation to their network.

I mis-interpreted what you meant - I assume I posted last night so beer may have been involved :drunk: not sure why I rambled on so much either lol

 

[Midwest]

Not sure where the ASMO gets all it's information from? Their 'guidelines' might be okay in your average new build, but not for other places, 1.5m from meter to CU, they are having a laugh! As not being able to remove the cut out fuse, what about Electricity at Work Regs? My DNO (SSE) has a practicable approach, if the electrician is in a government approved scheme (tin hat on), after removing fuse & completing work, fit temporary seal (provided by them), contact them giving your details and that of the property. Job done (safely!).