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  1. J

    Scottish building regs. New Cu.

    Was hoping for some advice on Scottish system. I have worked under part p regime for a number of years but have now moved . About to complete purchase of a flat in Glasgow that I would like to fit a new CU to replace rewireable unit. Research suggests that I need to contact Glasgow City...
    • jacksongroup
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    • building new regs regulations scottish
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. F

    New Extension regs, 2391?

    Hi, I wanted to get a 2nd opinion relating to an extension. The Building controller is asking if the installer is Part P registered. It was explained that the Electrician has a 2391 and 17th Edition and many years of experience which would mean they were considered to be competent. This person...
  3. C

    amendment no3 rcd socket help clarity on new regs

    Hi I dont understand tge exception for socket outlets upto 20A from rcd protection by putting a sticker on it. what sort if labeling could you put on it? Im in a factory where we put lots of 16A socket outlrts trouble is they plug in moveable machines that have natural earth leakage and means...
  4. K

    Help with new regs regarding mini trunking.

    Hi all As yet i don’t have the new regs book so I thought i would post my question. I have a client that manages a block of flats. Its a mid 80s block that has one entrance/exit. As you walk in the font door the clients wants the current lights to come on as walk in. which is fine i was just...
    • Kyran
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    • new regarding regs regulations trunking
    • Replies: 87
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. S

    The regulations with regards to calculating Zs and Industry Good Practice.

    Hello Gents Once again I’m looking for your expertise to resolve the following application. A local supply Authority has supplied a single phase 8Kw TN-C-S supply via a cut out, to which we have to terminate a 35mm2 3 core SWA cable to be buried underground. The cable cannot be easily...
  6. Admin

    New CDM Regulations will bring extra duties to smaller contractors ECA predicts a sur

    Commenting on the release of draft guidance on the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Read the full news article
  7. G

    Applying regs retrospectively

    I know there is a lot out there who say that installations that were installed to a earlier regulation do not have to be brought up to the current if it was designed and installed to an earlier version. My issue with this is: 1) You would have to know exactly when the installation was designed...
  8. A

    Building Regs for Electricians courses at NESCOT, Epsom

    Hello Chaps, I'd like to do the 4th March course but they need a few more candidates to confirm that it will run. It's a good price and well worth a day's effort to get a C&G certificate. Could help electrician's to prove due diligence/competence if needed in the future. If anyone is...
  9. F

    Issues discovered post completion and supply of building regs cert.

    Hello, I'm looking for some advice on what to do, I had my property re-wired this year and I'm making good as I go from room to room with the decorating. I have found some issues which I believe aren't really acceptable especially since the installer has inspected and tested the re-wire and...
    • Fieldy
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    • building cert completion issues post regs regulations supply
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  10. J

    Is this against regulations?

    I had the misfortune of drilling through cabling several days ago (on more than one occasion). Unfortunately it was not until the very last point that I tripped the fuse box and the power went. On bringing in an electrician he was shocked to see the cabling set up as it was, stating it left me...
  11. R

    Measured Zs just over regs!!!

    Can anyone give me the formula with ref to Appendix 14 of the regs?? Near the bottom of that page it says accurate calculation of Zs with respect to load current and conductor temp.thanks
  12. K

    Wanted 17th Edition regs book

    Hi All, My son is looking for a copy of the 17th Edition regs, so before I go out and buy a brand new copy, I thought I'd check if anyone is disposing of a reasonable condition used copy. I appreciate that trades won't want to part with their copies but if anyone knows of one on offer I'll be...
  13. C

    Regs Help Please

    Hi all, Hoping someone can help with clarification on a reg(s). Recently installed a shower surface trunking and went back to test and connect at cu today after the plumber had been. Im really p****d off as the plumber couldn't be bothered to take his pipe down the shower and use the bottom or...
  14. K

    Commercial Kitchen / Toilet fan regs

    This is my first time using this, so Hi to all, My first question is I have a restaurant with no extractor fans in male, female & disabled toilers. In the male and female toilets there are 3 cubical in each with an open top. Would one extractor for the entire toilet area be appropriate...
  15. M

    New regs?

    I have heard that there are new Regs due out in Jan? does anyone else know this or has anyone heard anything? thanks
  16. D

    wiring regs

    Does anyone no if there are any plans in the near future to update wiring regs from 17th to 18th edition.
  17. robd

    Consumer unit heights and building regs

    Morning all, Just wired the 1st house on a new site, consumer unit wired to location marked on plan which was in kitchen unit at high level. Building inspector comes in and okays everything but the consumer unit height, says they have to be at 1350-1450mm, was a new one on me and we ended up...
    • robd
    • Thread
    • building consumer consumer unit heights regs regulations unit
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. J

    new regs

    Was told by a fellow sparks today that the latest edition says metal clad distribution boards must be used in domestic installations is this true
  19. M

    New Supply: Meter Box, Isolator, Dimensions and regs

    Hi, I'm new here. I am project managing a new build house in SE London. We dont have room to install a recessed or surface mounted meter box. I am wanting to know the size of the parts that will likely go in the meter box and if I can install a normal surface mount Mitras box then after all...
    • mcflute
    • Thread
    • box isolator meter meter box new regs regulations supply
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  20. D

    EIC for commercial property

    Hey guys just want run something past you, Phoned the NICEIC and they advised me no installation cert if required for commercial property. So what happens here you just do the job and leave it until a new shop renter wants to rearrange the outlets??? Bit weird, surely you need to...

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