The main problem with the ring circuit is it allows small CU's and they get tucked into all sorts of inaccessible space's, the French regulations are strict on the placement of the CU, can't be in a cupboard unless facing forward within 50mm of the front, height from the floor, latest regulations have communication provisions in a parallel board, admittedly I don't know why you would need a telephone point in the toilet. 🤔
 
There always should have been a regulation on access space and similar for the CU placement (or fuse board in its day). But there was not and I don't see it ever being introduced for existing properties under EICR sort of checks. Really it should be a buildings control issue.

I really don't see how RFC vs. radial matters there as such problems are already in place.

AFDD cost, now there is something to consider...
 
There always should have been a regulation on access space and similar for the CU placement (or fuse board in its day). But there was not and I don't see it ever being introduced for existing properties under EICR sort of checks. Really it should be a buildings control issue.

I really don't see how RFC vs. radial matters there as such problems are already in place.

AFDD cost, now there is something to consider...
EAWR 15, admittedly it would only apply for the contractors and not the homeowner but still.

"Sorry Mrs Miggins but my hobbit apprentice is at college so I'm afraid I can't undertake the work on your board; not enough room to work safely you see, I could however move it to somewhere more accessible for everyone for a small fee of X" 🤣
 

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