Overhead cables within fabric of building

[jasew]

A two storey extension has been built to side of a property. The supply is overhead lines which are clipped to the existing building with clamps on the ends from which the tails run to the meter.

The problem is these cables are now going to be above the ceiling of the ground floor extension (if left where they are).

I've told the occupier to speak to DNO as I'm unsure but believe that these cables and joints need to be accessable and not beneath a tiled first floor level.

I think I've done the right thing.

Any opinions ?

Thanks

Jase

 

[needasparks]

your correct in what you have done by highlighting the problem to the client. not much more you can do really. ball is out of your court.

 

[Engineer54]

In a word ...Yes!!!

This should have been done long before now. It could well cost the client a pretty penny to sort things out at this stage of the installation!!!

 

[jasew]

Thanks guys,

Do you know if I can contact the DNO on their behalf ?

I've been asked to wire the extension and con unit upgrade and I'd like to try and speed things up a little.

Thanks

Jase

 

[Engineer54]

Thanks guys,

Do you know if I can contact the DNO on their behalf ?

I've been asked to wire the extension and con unit upgrade and I'd like to try and speed things up a little.

Thanks

Jase

I can't see why not, just make sure the owners are aware you are contacting the DNO on there behalf!!