outside lamps and current regulations

[officer dibble]

I intend to install two outside lamps on a new extension but do not want to fall foul of current regulations. I have decided to run a seperate cable from the consumer unit via a switched FCU to an ordinary junction box fixed underneath the plaster board and drill a hole beneath it through the cavity wall to exit behind the lighting appliance base then cable to the wiring terminals of the lamp unit and then duplicate this arrangment with the other lamp. Will this arrangement comply with existing IET regulations if not what are the correct alternatives?

 

[electric will]

That sounds fine to me

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Yes it will comply, with the IET regulations.
However, unless your cables are to be fed from an existing MCB, you will have to notify your LABC.

 

[Brightspark2]

Sounds like the junction boxes are not going to be accessible...is that correct?...

 

[officer dibble]

Sounds like the junction boxes are not going to be accessible...is that correct?...

Yes, behind plaster board

 

[Brightspark2]

Yes, behind plaster board

Not acceptable then my friend...

Joints need to be easily accessible unless maintenance free...you could use Hager MF Junction boxes these use compression instead of screws you see or wago type connectors and enclosure or the best way would be no joints at all, can't you loop in and out of the fittings?...

 

[officer dibble]

Not acceptable then my friend...

Joints need to be easily accessible unless maintenance free...you could use Hager MF Junction boxes these use compression instead of screws you see or wago type connectors and enclosure or the best way would be no joints at all, can't you loop in and out of the fittings?...

Yes I can loop in and out of the fittings, I will use that easier option - thanks for the advise.

 

[Octopus]

Yes I can loop in and out of the fittings, I will use that easier option - thanks for the advise.

Just don't use 2.5mm per your other thread!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

The simplest option may well be to take a feed from an existing light, under the floor, then drill through the exterior wall to the light, then back under the floor to the next.
You'll probably want a switch, perhaps two, and depending upon where you want it/them will affect how you wire things.

 

[telectrix]

and as spin said, if it's a new circuit it's notifiable. hnbowever if it's a new extension BC are already involved, so you don't need to be a member of a scam, just have BC accept you as qualified. generally, they want a copy of your quals., inc. 2382, and a copy of your EIC. if you power from an existing circuit, then forget part p.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

If it's an extension to an existing circuit, it will not require notification.

 

[valleybilly]

Notifiable work includes new installations, house re-wires, and the installation of new circuits. Notifiable work also includes additions to existing circuits in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors and in other special locations.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Notifiable work includes new installations, house re-wires, and the installation of new circuits. Notifiable work also includes additions to existing circuits in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors and in other special locations.

Not for outdoor lighting or equipment fixed to the exterior of the building which contains the installation.

 

[valleybilly]

Not for outdoor lighting or equipment fixed to the exterior of the building which contains the installation.

Even though its a new curcuit from the CU to outside ????????? OK .

 

[Octopus]

Even though its a new curcuit from the CU to outside ????????? OK .

That IS notifiable!