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Replacing accessories or parts with plastic is not necessarily a resolution of the issue as these replacements would have to be deemed and identified as Class II. See Regulation 415.1.2
Maybe that is the case but the regs usually advise to change what is “reasonably practicable” and If they won’t let me rewire then I can only make it as safe as possible without. If the screws are insulated, the fittings plastic and the circuit protected by an rcd then I think it will be extremely difficult for someone (even my father ) to receive an electric shock
I agree which is why I cited this Regulation.Further to this there are other requirements to using double or reinforced insulation as a protective measure.
What would you do if you were called to a customers house and were asked to do this work?.....I was referring to the lack of an earth on the lighting. If it’s not there and they won’t let me change it, what exactly can I do? Thanks for the input though
Not takin sides on this one but it's a fascinating conversation.
On one side you have the "I'm leaving it safer than i found it" argument.
And on the other side you have the "regulations don't allow you to do what you want to do" argument.
There is also the law of "who touched it last" to think about and unless you have faultlessly followed the regs then you're culpable.
All leads to installations being left in an unsafe condition where they could be left in a safer condition as people won't pay to have them made compliant.
There should be a spirit of "if its an improvement then it's allowed" within the regs.
The current methodology of "it's fully compliant or walk away" is leading to electricians being put in the unenviable position of having to carry out partially compliant work, that leaves the installation safer, and carry the risk of prosecution.
I've not fallen foul of this as private domestic is not my bag, but can see it being a real dilema for those that do.
There should be a spirit of "if its an improvement then it's allowed" within the regs.
The current methodology of "it's fully compliant or walk away" is leading to electricians being put in the unenviable position of having to carry out partially compliant work, that leaves the installation safer, and carry the risk of prosecution.
I've not fallen foul of this as private domestic is not my bag, but can see it being a real dilema for those that do.
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