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Looking at a job today, but im of oppinion to code it c2. your views on this please as im about to write it up soon.

Scenario.

open floor space for computers,no floor boxs but 100mm hole to drop a plug lead through the floor into the ceiling void below. Below is accessed with small steps and pushing the ceiling tile over.

Standing back from this a second i thought not much wrong, (yer Right lol) then you start with the what ifs. I was initially going to go C3, but then decided i would like it to be C2.

My reasoning, is its not easily accessible for isolation (steps/ceiling tile etc) but also is exact location not known as there are several sockets on the ring. So going from upsatairs to underneath and orientating yourself is not practical. As tiles have no markers on them.

Is there a regulation for accessibility for sockets ??
What codes would you use ??

your veiws guys...... Discuss.

Regards
Steve
 
I may well be misunderstanding what the situation is but it almost seems like a loft in reverse. i.e. need to move ceiling panel and have a ladder to access. If so would you code loft sockets as C2?
 
I think it would be safer to have a small extension lead from below through the hole in the floor then plug into that for the computers at least you would be able to isolate close to the equipment in an emergency by removing plug from extension socket lol
 
no problem
no code
no way

ceiling projectors in schools & offices usually plugged in to ceiling socket above tiles , would you code 2 that ? no they're designed like that.
what electrical dangers to persons and property does it present ? none.
;-)
 
Thanks for the differnt angle on it and interpretation with example,

Cheers, will now not code it. My thinking was incorrect.

Edit seen replys after post lol.

not one socket but about 20 under the floor. Just seemed unusual to thats all, not really expecting it. Most sockets above ceiling are switched locally eithr by a spur or a double pole switch in dado trunking and alikes.
 

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