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The ammendment 3 course said material that would 'self extinguish' after being exposed to a direct flame. I am sure there will be something out there more pleasing to the eye than metal that will achieve this.
 
I would imagine manufacturers were aware of this well before it got leaked out to us lot and the wheels have in motion for sometime to come up with solutions.

Everyone will toe the line, so just get on with it lol
 
Yeah like a non combustible cupboard
 
I fit plastic CU's but I cover them in Bakofoil. Like a metal CU then innit. Except they still catch fire. At least they cook through evenly now though.

I strongly suspect manufacturers will come up with a suitable plastic box before 2016.
 

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