UK Old lighting cables in new install

[Rovrumspark]

Hi everyone, newly qualified spark here I went to a job earlier today where the fan was not running on after light had been turned off. Whilst sorting this problem I discovered that the bathroom circuits had been installed on a new rcd db but investigating further in the light and the pull switch the old cables were still in use with the new installed cables. Is this against regs or does it comply if sleeved up? Thanks.

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

All ok, I would sleeve it but it doesn’t necessarily need to be in my opinion.

Board would require a sticker advising to be aware that old and new colours both used in the installation.

 

[Dustydazzler]

As long as a 2 colour label was stuck on the new consumer unit , then all is good in the world

And yes cores should be sleeved accordingly

 

[brianmoooore]

As long as a 2 colour label was stuck on the new consumer unit ,

Not required any more.

 

[MJPD29]

All ok, I would sleeve it but it doesn’t necessarily need to be in my opinion.

Board would require a sticker advising to be aware that old and new colours both used in the installation.

As Brian said, no need for the sticker anymore. Realistically if someone doesn't know what colour the cables should be they shouldn't be near it anyway.

 

[davesparks]

How old is old? What type of cable is it?

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

Not required any more.

Was this removed in amendment 2?

 

[DPG]

Was this removed in amendment 2?

Yes.

 

[westward10]

Was this removed in amendment 2?

Yes Regulation 514.14 was deleted.

 

[newfutile]

Common sense finally prevailed a few weeks after our company spent £800 on new labels including these !

 

[Dustydazzler]

Not required any mor

I still have around 500 mixed wiring Colour labels in my Testing bag , they will get used up even if they aren't strictly required anymore

 

[brianmoooore]

I have about 90m of red sleeving to use up.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I have about 90m of red sleeving to use up.

I still have loads of Red and Blk sleeving I use for older installs , and Still have loads of Red /Blk T&E for alterations