New circuits into plastic consumer unit

[Km1777]

Morning everyone . Question regarding wiring of new circuits into plastic cu . I’m wiring an extension on a property soon . The consumer unit is under the stairs and it’s plastic it’s all rcbo Wylex board in good condition with a few spare ways . Probably the last of its generation before we moved into metal boards . My question is can I add 3 new circuits and surge protection to the board and still comply with regs . I cant find a definet answer in the regs book . Wondering if anyone else has had this scenario .

Thanks

 

[PS Electrics]

Morning everyone . Question regarding wiring of new circuits into plastic cu . I’m wiring an extension on a property soon . The consumer unit is under the stairs and it’s plastic it’s all rcbo Wylex board in good condition with a few spare ways . Probably the last of its generation before we moved into metal boards . My question is can I add 3 new circuits and surge protection to the board and still comply with regs . I cant find a definet answer in the regs book . Wondering if anyone else has had this scenario .

Thanks

If the CU is is good condition with no signs of thermal damage then I would just make a note on the Installation Certificate that you have advised the client about the change regarding Plastic Consumer units since it is located under the stairs. I would do this on Comments on Existing Installation.

I would do this just to cover yourself.

As competent persons if we see anything that may require attention we are supposed to report it to the duty holder.

 

[Taylortwocities]

My question is can I add 3 new circuits and surge protection to the board and still comply with regs .

How are you planning to go about the certification and notification process? Are you a member of one of the CPS scams?

 

[Km1777]

If the CU is is good condition with no signs of thermal damage then I would just make a note on the Installation Certificate that you have advised the client about the change regarding Plastic Consumer units since it is located under the stairs. I would do this on Comments on Existing Installation.

I would do this just to cover yourself.

As competent persons if we see anything that may require attention we are supposed to report it to the duty holder.

Thanks . I was thinking similar to what you’ve said

 

[Km1777]

How are you planning to go about the certification and notification process? Are you a member of one of the CPS scams?

Yes Napit