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Although I didn't ask the question directly, when I called my scheme yesterday their advice was to continue to use RCD FCUs and sockets.Maybe someone belonging to one of the scams can call their tech help and ask why they are no longer acceptable.
That'll get them confused for sure.
Specifically I asked them if I had to protect a complete lighting circuit if making an addition.
Their answer was that I could use an RCD FCU from the point of the addition, as I would do with additional sockets.
This was before people raised the issue of them not being listed as an approved device.
Today I'm going to be installing an RCD fused spur to protect some exterior lighting, and earlier in the year I installed an RCD fused spur to protect some new lighting internally at the same property. These changes were designed and quoted for last year and as such have to comply with the 17th edition amendment 3, so I'm pretty happy with my decision to progress as planned.
But given all work designed after 31st December 2018 has to comply with the 18th, using RCD socket outlets and fused spurs to provide additional protection is no longer an option since they are not one of the listed standards.
So... in the event that something bad happened and someone was say injured or killed, how would you defend your decision to ignore the regulations by installing a device which is not listed as suitable for providing additional protection?
Today I'm going to be installing an RCD fused spur to protect some exterior lighting, and earlier in the year I installed an RCD fused spur to protect some new lighting internally at the same property. These changes were designed and quoted for last year and as such have to comply with the 17th edition amendment 3, so I'm pretty happy with my decision to progress as planned.
But given all work designed after 31st December 2018 has to comply with the 18th, using RCD socket outlets and fused spurs to provide additional protection is no longer an option since they are not one of the listed standards.
So... in the event that something bad happened and someone was say injured or killed, how would you defend your decision to ignore the regulations by installing a device which is not listed as suitable for providing additional protection?
I appreciate your stance. You have to do what you feel comfortable with.
Personally I have taken professional, recorded, advise and will continue to use these devices.
I think we both know there is no issue in using them it is simply a case of covering ones rear.
Maybe a call to your scheme will put your mind at rest and make your life a little easier.