outside lights to rcd or not to rcd

[stevieffc]

Hi Im installing some floodlights just wondered if with the new regs they need to be rcd protected?

 

[Octopus]

What did the old regs say?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Only if they are mobile equipment.
In the old Regs portable equipment.

 

[ruston]

And then there is the wiring method .

 

[rich.250]

A little more info?? Installation method, earthing arrangement??