Spurs.... Not the football type!

[Thomas Connolly]

Hi Guys
Need the experts advice again please .

Recently added a new double socket in a kitchen off of the existing ring final.

At last minutes notice I was asked to see if I can add an outside light by the back door. (Which is right next to the new socket that's just ben added)

The question being, if I were to add a 3A FCU from the spur I've just added to then feed the outside light, this would be classed as spurring a spur right?
So would a better option be to add a 13A FCU before the new spur and then have the outside light feed off of the double socket?
Realistically I can't take the feed for the light from anywhere else but don't want to disappoint and turn down the request.

As always, your help is very much appreciated .

 

[Pete999]

@DPG I can test and inspect but the likelihood is we will get someone in to do so.

@Pete999 I thought an addition to an existing installation wouldn't require a new board. Would it be necessary to do so in this instance!?

You could fit a RCD Fused spur unit before you install the new socket

 

[Pete999]

@DPG I can test and inspect but the likelihood is we will get someone in to do so.

@Pete999 I thought an addition to an existing installation wouldn't require a new board. Would it be necessary to do so in this instance!?

No

 

[johnduffell]

home owner can do anything up to new circuits or wiring in locations containing a bath or shower without notifying the local authority. And even those if they agree with the local authority about getting it certified. However regardless of all that the whole electrical installation is a controlled service under building regs so th ehomeowner still must comply with part P which in practice means BS7671 (for all the design, testing, installation and certification but good luck finding a DIY who did all that)
Otherwise you're saying that work done by the homeowner can be less safe, which makes no sense.
So if BS7671 requires RCD protection for all new socket outlets (and concealed cables) then that must be complied with to comply with building regulation. The only things that need updating on an existing consumer unit would the fundamentals e.g. bonding and disconnection times. The RCD protection can go elsewhere.

 

[Thomas Connolly]

@Pete999 Thank you. I'll fit the RCD Fused Spur prior to the new socket outlet.

@DPG Helpful as always mate. Thanks.

@johnduffell Very clear and concise and exactly what I needed. Thanks for taking the time to help me.

@everyone Thanks for helping you absolute stars.