What will the outcome be of my assessment?

[HappyHippyDad]

Hello all..

I expect my full rewire will be assessed this year by Stroma.

It has been done very well and neatly and ticks all the regulation boxes..... apart from socket/switches heights. These I have kept as existing, approx 1350mm for switches and 300mm for sockets.

I have rang Stroma and they have said that a full rewire needs to meet Part M requirements for these heights. I realise BS7671 553.1.6 doesn't give these heights but Part M does and if Stroma say it has to be then there's no arguing really. Also, even though the vast majority of threads say that a rewire does not need to meet part M heights I believe it does as Section 0, 0.2 says part M applies to new builds and also 'Material alterations' of existing dwellings.

Basically my question is 'could they possible make me change all the heights'? I can't believe they would as that's crazy, but just looking for reassurance. I expect it will go down as a note and be checked for the following year to make sure I have adhered to the heights?

 

[Midwest]

If Stroma think it’s wrong, ask them to clarify in writing what Is wrong and why

But go ahead with the assessment as I would wager a large bet it won’t be raised.

Agree, I would wager the written guidance coming back to hhd, will make no mention of the said faceplates heights.

 

[rolyberkin]

I would suggest a nice packet of Boaster biscuits and a freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, that way you are unlikely to get out of your front door!