static caravan supply

jimjamjimajam · Jun 3, 2015

Hi guys been asked to install some meters on static caravans today. When checking it out I found the homes are all fed from the same supply with a weatherproof enclosure below each one where the SWA is connected to t+e that feeds each van. Should these not have their each individual hook up points with RCD and over current protection?

davesparks · Jun 4, 2015

What do you mean by the same supply? Is it one large radial distribution circuit which loops from van to van?

jimjamjimajam · Jun 4, 2015

Exactly that, yes

davesparks · Jun 4, 2015

Ok, so what's the problem?

DPG · Jun 4, 2015

He's asking if there should be an indivudual RCD and MCD at each van's hook-up box. Daz

malcolmsanford · Jun 4, 2015

Static homes are a real pain, they technically do not come under the 708 section of the Regs, but should be dealt with as a normal installation to the BS 7671. After all most static homes are not connected via a 16 amp plug but have a permanent hook up.

Again the IET have left things open when section is headed caravan/camping parks and Similar Locations

If a static home is not on a similar location then what is it on. I have always used the relevant parts of both the normal regs and the special location part to jerry pick the best installation.

Though the T & E is intriguing

davesparks · Jun 4, 2015

It's a mobile or transportable unit treated the same as any portacabin, modular school classroom building etc etc isn't it?

Guest77 · Jun 4, 2015

davesparks said:
Ok, so what's the problem?

Regardless of the replies since this post the OP has not returned, I hope he or she does because I fail to understand the problem myslef

Guest77 · Jun 4, 2015

malcolmsanford said:
Static homes are a real pain, they technically do not come under the 708 section of the Regs, but should be dealt with as a normal installation to the BS 7671. After all most static homes are not connected via a 16 amp plug but have a permanent hook up.

Again the IET have left things open when section is headed caravan/camping parks and Similar Locations

If a static home is not on a similar location then what is it on. I have always used the relevant parts of both the normal regs and the special location part to jerry pick the best installation.

Though the T & E is intriguing

Straight forward really malcolm surely?