Redundant cables?

[elementps]

Hi all,

Could anyone point me towards an area of the regs that would cover the topic of redundant cables.

Just something I have come accross a few times, I always remove the redundant cables but this isnt always easy, and having some back-up from regs would always help.




Many thanks

 

[trev]

Not sure there is one mate.

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Are we talking domestic or industrial?

Lets say, if it went to a know piece of equipment that has now been removed, i'd do an IR and cont test on the cables, if all okay then terminate onto a screw terminal block or lever wago if a small CSA at both ends, then label up and leave if there is a chance a of another item to be replaced at a later date. If that newer item requires a larger CSA then there is a cable to pull the other through.

If there is a chance there could clearly leave confusion then remove.

 

[elementps]

Sorry i did not specify, from a domestic point of view here.
For example, a tv was wall mounted and the single socket outlet had been spurred from a double socket lower down on wall. New owners move in and want the tv socket taken out, they also dont want a blznking plate left in to identify the cable. Tried pulling it out but will not budge, best solution???

 

[trev]

Disconnect, chop back as far as possible, plaster over then paint. Jobs a goodun

 

[Silly Sausage]

I assume it's a T&E. Have you tried pulling the cores out one at a time and just leave the sheath in the wall?
Otherwise, do as trev1 says.

 

[La Poste]

then terminate onto a screw terminal block or lever wago if a small CSA at both ends, then label up and leave.

How would you label it up?
What method would you use just out of curiosity.

 

[rich.250]

Brother label maker

 

[JONOXNAM]

Hi all,

Could anyone point me towards an area of the regs that would cover the topic of redundant cables.

Just something I have come accross a few times, I always remove the redundant cables but this isnt always easy, and having some back-up from regs would always help.




Many thanks

I think that as long as you ensure they are disconnected at the CU and labelled to prevent re energization you could just cut them and plaster over the gap or best to use a blanking plate.
You have to think of the worst scenario of hidden cables with no accessory horizontally or vertically to give a clue cables are there should some bod reconnect them in future without finding where the disconnected cables go. Taking it further if the wall was were to become damp and you had energized cables in it there would a chance for shock.

Don't forget your labeling and blanking plate of the CU if there is now a spare ways etc.

 

[mogga]

While serving time with the cooncil Empty house inspections were great fun where Joe Had added wall lights ect ect we use to have to disconnet and remove cables fully even had one where an artex mural had been done covering cable run RIP IT OUT Plasterer use to love following us

 

[1shortcircuit]

Could anyone point me towards an area of the regs that would cover the topic of redundant cables.

Just something I have come accross a few times, I always remove the redundant cables but this isnt always easy, and having some back-up from regs would always help.

No need to require a reg, I just see it as good practice. It also means that you are able to reuse the old cable routes rather than drill more holes in joists which will aid you complying with Part A of the Building Regulations (Structure)