Wire in the in-built wardrobe's wall vs regulation

[telectrix]

The width of the timber is ~95mm. On top of that, there was a 12mm or 15mm plasterboard, either side of the frame. However, that lower beam was drilled at a really funny angle, certainly not in the middle.

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looking at that pic. those holes must have been done by a plumber who failed to go to specsavers.

 

[Wilko]

even if >50mm deep, cables should still be run in prescribed zones. those cable don't.

Hi - completely agree that cables should be located in the zones and for some reason this Installer seems to have gone out of their way to not use them - plenty of corners for them to've picked from.

Reading 522.6.202 opening sentence gives the zone exemption if >50mm they may be relying on (?).

 

[streamer]

They should have just fitted an extra socket in the partition in line with cables, then they would comply!

 

[The Ghost]

You may be able to argue successfully that the cables should be re-installed properly. If successful you have the problem they will send the same idiots operatives who put them in to "correct" it.

 

[Pete999]

The width of the timber is ~95mm. On top of that, there was a 12mm or 15mm plasterboard, either side of the frame. However, that lower beam was drilled at a really funny angle, certainly not in the middle.

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Nice Tape Stanley is it?

 

[Fitzy]

They probably wasn’t expecting the home owner to come along and demolish that storage cupboard. In most new builds you can’t decorate or make alterations within the first 12 months or so.

 

[ruston]

@Fitzy. Is that so they can do the snagging lol.

 

[pirate]

I'm only saying it once more...
New-builds!
No!


Sadly, I expect I have lied...

 

[Fitzy]

@Fitzy. Is that so they can do the snagging lol.

Yes, usually. Everyone I know who’ve moved in to a brand new home, haven’t been able to decorate for at least 12 months and not been allowed to hang anything on the walls with nails etc for the first 3-6 months. So I guess knocking down a built in cupboard might fall under those terms as well.

 

[MFS Electrical]

What’s your intention for the cupboard - it’s not like it has a floor or anything!
It’s technically the airing cupboard but without the immersion of old. Lots of people put a tubular heater in there and store towels etc.

I've never thought of recommending a tube heater in there good shout

 

[telectrix]

I've never thought of recommending a tube heater in there good shout

tubes are so yesterday. it's all LCD these days,

 

[Dan91]

Who is the electrical contractor that carried out the works? What stickers that have been dated/signed in crayon are on the board?