Routing of 240V socket wiring

[slartybartfast]

Hi guys - Looking for regs on how socket wiring should be routed. Cant see this in the Part P or any of the other building regs. docs. Anyone any pointers on the corresponding rules? Need some guidance on routing socket wiring vertically and also horizontally as need to use both methods.

 

[telectrix]

wiring vertically or horizontally to and from sockets id within regs. also safe zones within 6" of wall corners and ceilings. see here:

the blue areas are safe, or prescribed zones for cables.

 

[slartybartfast]

wiring vertically or horizontally to and from sockets id within regs. also safe zones within 6" of wall corners and ceilings. see here:
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the blue areas are safe, or prescribed zones for cables.

Thx. What regs is this in? Want to read it to get a proper understanding.

 

[telectrix]

here:
522.6.202

from the 2015 yellow book regs. reg.no. may be slightly different now.

 

[slartybartfast]

here:
522.6.202

from the 2015 yellow book regs. reg.no. may be slightly different now.

I get it - the Wiring Regulations as per BS7671, currently in 18th edition. Will research that. Thx.

 

[pc1966]

The easy-reading version is the IET Guidance Note 1: Selection & Erection
That covers quite a lot of such questions and also references back to the specific clauses in "big blue book" that is BS7671:2018 for each point on note. It is also cheaper at £38 versus £95 !

 

[radiohead]

The easy-reading version is the IET Guidance Note 1: Selection & Erection
That covers quite a lot of such questions and also references back to the specific clauses in "big blue book" that is BS7671:2018 for each point on note. It is also cheaper at £38 versus £95 !

Or get the On Site Guide, which for those who only do occasional or basic installation work really tells them all they need to know..... without shelling out for, and then trawling through Bs7671, which is difficult to navigate for basic information.

 

[telectrix]

Or get the On Site Guide, which for those who only do occasional or basic installation work really tells them all they need to know..... without shelling out for, and then trawling through Bs7671, which is difficult to navigate for basic information.

even better at £20, or could find an earlier version for much less

 

[static zap]

Thx. What regs is this in? Want to read it to get a proper understanding.

Telectrix's Image ..is very usefull Post #2
---Don't fit tv brackets above socket for convenience !--
(if in a kitchen ..beware) DIY-diagonal Dave!

 

[Dave OCD]

Why do bodgers always get called Dave ffs ?! It's prejudicial I tell you !

 

[radiohead]

Why do bodgers always get called Dave ffs ?! It's prejudicial I tell you !

I don't think Kev the kitchen fitter has ever been called Dave if that makes you feel better mate.

 

[ferg]

Why do bodgers always get called Dave ffs ?! It's prejudicial I tell you !

You sound like you are sticking up for the Daves.... are you sure you are not one of them?

 

[telectrix]

Why do bodgers always get called Dave ffs ?! It's prejudicial I tell you !

y' allright rodney?