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    Heat Pumps & Building Regs - New Build

    Hi guys, Does anybody know what the rules are concerning new builds and heating systems. Currently going through planning application for a new build and I have heard that gas central heating systems are no longer allowed by a guy from the council and that we need to have a heat pump system...
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    • Forum: Public Green Energy Forum
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    Regulations on cooker wiring

    Hi all. I recently moved to a new house and quickly removed the cooker and bought a new one. I bought the Bosch HBA13B150B which is a 2.9kW unit. The old cooker was plugged into a regular 13A socket on the wall behind the cooker. The electrician who fitted the new cooker just plugged it into...
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    • cooker regs regulations wiring
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Scotland equivalent to Part P regs

    Guy's, C&G do the Part P which relates to England & Wales, is there an equivalent for Scotland? Cheers
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    Brexit and the 18th Edition Regulations

    From what I understand the 18th edition regs are expected in 2018. I just wonder what impact Brexit will have if any on the proposed date of the publication, the content and what is likely to happen moving forward. The CENELEC requirements were adopted in the 15th edition but if we are no...
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    • 18th 18th edition edition regs regulations
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    DICR - Split load boards in HMOs

    How would you code for circuits not protected by RCD in HMOs, the circuits being, lighting, water heaters and storage heating? I'm thinking code 3, my main concern is the switch drops having no protection, just wondered if others agree.
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    Getting Back Into the Trade?

    Hi all Advice required as I may be picking up the tools again after 18 years. Now I have my Scotvec and City & Guild certs from 1986-91 so would I be required to update any stuff for employment purposes? Thanks
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    For Sale 17th edition wiring regs - red book

    As stated, 17th edition wiring regs, never used but there's a few creases etc from being stored. How about £15 posted cheers
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    • 17th 17th edition book edition red regs regulations wiring
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    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
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    Part P Building Regs addition of socket

    Hi Forum Struggling to get my head round interrupting the Building regulations The building regulations 4(3) require that on completion of work in an existing building, the building should comply with the current building regulations, or if it did not comply before the work began, be no worse...
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    shaver sockets that comply with current regs

    hi all thanks in advance. as above states, iv come across a very old shaver socket and i know iv seen in the inspection schedules something about when a shaver doesnt comply... just wanted to know a little more about this? the shaver socket is about 20 years old, has a switch for on/off so...
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    • comply current regs regulations shaver socket sockets
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    New regs books

    OK so had to buy new Spanish regs with latest amendments . The main book 753 pages all pages are coated with a wipe clean finish plus 3 small on site ref guides plus 2 quick calc cards total inc postage 22 euros about 18 quid .....looks like a bargain compared to what you guys seem to pay. BTW...
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    Surface double sockets all have spur double sockets next to them - ok re. Regs ?

    "Hello All", One of my Cousins has bought a Flat and asked Me to look at the Heating System [prior to buying] while I was there I noticed a couple of surface mounted Double socket outlet `faceplates` cracked - He said that he would replace them. While He was removing the Socket outlets he saw...
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    EICR Regs

    can anyone point me to a few Reg Numbers. 16mm Earthing conductor has been cut and twisted together? needs to be continuous. MAIN KIOSK, MAINS & GENERATOR SECTION, 16MM Cables from main isolator to 63A fuses are showing signs of burning.(Reg ?????
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    Regs download and tablets

    Speaking to my part p assessor the other day and he was recommending downloading the regs onto a tablet and using that instead of paper. Anyone using this method ? How much does the gold package set you back as I'm waiting for IET to get back to me. Also recommendations for a tablet l, I'm an...
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    Deicr

    Do you have to be Part P rsgistered to do a DEICR, its non notifiable as far as i can tell?
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    Help with answers not in regs book or in my brain please

    Hi All, Im hoping a bright sparks can help me with one or all of these 3 things that have been foxing me for a while Any advice appreciated. Thanks in advance 1) If im not wrong, a type B breaker must activate between 3 & 5 times its rated current within .1 second. There is time/current...
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    • answers book please regs regulations
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Help: I am 15th edition IEE Regs what are my restrictions

    Hi,, I qualified to 15th edition IEE regs some 28 yrs ago. I then left the trade. I kept my hand in by doing foreigners and of course all electrical work on my own properties. I would class myself as competent and safe. I was wondering what restrictions there are on any work I can do, for...
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    • edition regs regulations
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    • Forum: Electrician Forum
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    2 circuits present at double gang switch hallway vs landing regs (again)

    Have listened to this one banded around many times. Situation where some sparks argue that ground or 1st floor circuits should not be present at one switch as is often the case if a strapper drops down to the hallway 2 way feeding the landing with the hallway switch also within the same (double...
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    Is this an error in the "Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations"

    Reading the "Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations" today (ISBN 978-1-84919-889-9) section 5.7.5 Fixed Equipment, further down the paragraph states: "Outdoor fixed equipment is not required to be protected by an RCD" That in itself does not ring correct to me I would expect an RCD to...
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    Transportable office regs help please

    Hi, I have been asked to wire and cert a transportable storage container that's is going to be used as office. Basic ring circuit, couple of fan heaters 2x lights, db board. I am a domestic installer, do I need to be full scope to do this and also what kind of certification is required? Any help...
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    WANTED: 2382-15 17th Edition Regulations Course in East Sussex

    Hi all At the risk of repeating what may have already been discussed, does anyone know any authorised 17th Edition courses which are in South East Sussex. I have completed 16th Edition. I have found www.ableskills.co.uk/electrical-courses/17th-edition-courses/ (In Dartford for £375 inc)...

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