part P in garage/workshop

[uksel]

a friend of mine is having a shed/workshop built at the rear of his house. he asked me today if (with it being a workshop/shed/garage) do the sockets still have to comply with the positioning requirements of part P? or can he place them where he likes?

also what reference would i be looking for in the on-site guide for clarification on the matter?

it may or may not be worth noting that the building is not joined onto the house

many thanks...

 

[acat]

He can put them where he likes socket/switch positions are for new dwellings only. Its not the OSG really its building regs




Chris

 

[uksel]

thank you chris

 

[flukey]

a friend of mine is having a shed/workshop built at the rear of his house. he asked me today if (with it being a workshop/shed/garage) do the sockets still have to comply with the positioning requirements of part P? or can he place them where he likes?

also what reference would i be looking for in the on-site guide for clarification on the matter?

it may or may not be worth noting that the building is not joined onto the house

many thanks...

work in a detached garage or shed is not notifiable.however, the cable from the house to it is

 

[uksel]

thanks again, i had a quick look in the electricians guide to part p earlier on today and it stated that special locations such as shed's garages and greenhouses still come under the scope for part p

not 100% but it could have been in section 7, i will clarify tomorrow and reply back

 

[scotsparky]

As its a garage it may be a wise idea to get the sockets up high so there is less chance of machanical dammage. Possible putting them at 1200mm so easy access and out the way of the junk getting put in the garrage.

 

[Spudnik]

work in a detached garage or shed is not notifiable.however, the cable from the house to it is

Are you sure about that?

 

[flukey]

Are you sure about that?

thats what my assessor said.
attached garages notifiable, detached not.
the cable to a detached garage is notifiable as it runs through the garden.
ive attached this link for you jason
Frequently asked questions :: Is electrical installation work within a detached garage or garden shed notifiable?

i know your not registered with nic jason but wouldnt hurt to have this pocket guide showing what is and what isnt notifiable as a reference
http://www.accordplumbing.com/images/PockeGuide208.pdf

a friend of mine is having a shed/workshop built at the rear of his house. he asked me today if (with it being a workshop/shed/garage) do the sockets still have to comply with the positioning requirements of part P? or can he place them where he likes?

also what reference would i be looking for in the on-site guide for clarification on the matter?

it may or may not be worth noting that the building is not joined onto the house

many thanks...

"unless the dwelling is for persons whose reach is limited the requirements would not apply to kitchens and garages but specifically only to rooms that visitors would normally use"

 

[Spudnik]

Ah fair enough.

Just had a look at App Doc P and it also confirms this.

Interesting though.

One would have thought it was considering the likely use of the sockets in there.

Shows how many external buildings i have done. And i notified them

 

[flukey]

Ah fair enough.

Just had a look at App Doc P and it also confirms this.

Interesting though.

One would have thought it was considering the likely use of the sockets in there.

Shows how many external buildings i have done. And i notified them

too true jason, once again shows how flawed this part poo is

 

[andyb]

Ah fair enough.

Just had a look at App Doc P and it also confirms this.

Interesting though.

One would have thought it was considering the likely use of the sockets in there.

Shows how many external buildings i have done. And i notified them

Jason

Can you point out where in the Part P doc does it say this.

I've had a quick look and can't find it.

 

[Steve D]

I have a job in a detached garage where I am replacing a 1.5mm swa cable that runs buried in a garden, for a 4mm swa cable. It's not a 'new circuit' as such, so is this notifiable?

Cheers
Steve

 

[acat]

Yes I think it is albiet its an existing circuit you are not replacing like for like the cable size has changed.





Chris

 

[flukey]

I have a job in a detached garage where I am replacing a 1.5mm swa cable that runs buried in a garden, for a 4mm swa cable. It's not a 'new circuit' as such, so is this notifiable?

Cheers
Steve

i would say its notifiable

 

[Spudnik]

Jason

Can you point out where in the Part P doc does it say this.

I've had a quick look and can't find it.

Page 8, additional note f, at the bottom of the page.