Earthing quiery

[PhilRance1950]

Hi all
Just a quick one , got called out today problem with lighting circuit. A new split board fitted with an Rcbo for the lighting circuit. Insulation tested the circuit from the last lamp all ok. Then went to test from the switch , No earthing in the switch's .Yet all light fittings were earthed , checked in the attic to find a 1.5mm earth running from each fitting back to the board.Checked in BS7671 2008 unable to find anything . Does anybody have any idea's regarding this?

 

[WarrenG]

I was always taught to take the earth wire through to the switch (even if there was no earthing terminal there) and for expansion at a latter date, or for example the homeowner changes all the switches to chrome metal.

This is defo bad practice, but I am not sure where it is covered in the Regs?

 

[Spudnik]

As far as im aware this is acceptable providing a label has been fixed to the cu stating that no class I switches to be fitted due to lack of earth at the switch.

I have done this myself, as im sure you can appreciate, because most clients would not want their house ripped apart just to drop an earth wire to the switch.

Best practice guide viewable here:

Linky: Best Practice Guide - Approved contractor scheme - NICEIC Group

 

[wattsup]

Yep, learn to spell query - Jeez and they let loose testers with 6 week wonder courses..the end is nigh

 

[WarrenG]

As far as im aware this is acceptable providing a label has been fixed to the cu stating that no class I switches to be fitted due to lack of earth at the switch.

I have done this myself, as im sure you can appreciate, because most clients would not want their house ripped apart just to drop an earth wire to the switch.

Best practice guide viewable here:

Linky: Best Practice Guide - Approved contractor scheme - NICEIC Group

That is interesting, nice one Jasons6930. Saves some time on the job!