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As it’s BS7671 which states installations which complied with earlier editions, are not necessarily unsafe and do not require upgrading, citing instances that complied with pre-BS7671 Regulations is rather redundant.Although that is an oft repeated phrase it is, nonetheless, incorrect.
Again I will use the examples of fused neutrals: these were permitted once, but that certainly wouldn't stop be from condemning them if I came across them now.
Problem here, is that there is no longer a requirement to provide RCD protection for sockets that might be used to supply equipment outdoors.I would give a c3 to a cable in a wall less than 50mm depth i certainly would not give a c2.
Sockets i might give a c2 but depends on other factors really, will eqipment be plugged in for out side use and stuff like that.
Nowhere does it state that they "do not require upgrading". What it actually states is that they do not necessarily require upgrading just because they don't comply with every respect with the current Standard. This doesn't give it carte blanche. It just means that due consideration must be given to the particular non-compliance and a safety judgement made.As it’s BS7671 which states installations which complied with earlier editions, are not necessarily unsafe and do not require upgrading
That is not what it means at all.Nowhere does it state that they "do not require upgrading". What it actually states is that they do not necessarily require upgrading just because they don't comply with every respect with the current Standard. This doesn't give it carte blanche. It just means that due consideration must be given to the particular non-compliance and a safety judgement made.
Problem here, is that there is no longer a requirement to provide RCD protection for sockets that might be used to supply equipment outdoors.
Would it be right to make an observation and apply a code for a non-compliance with a requirement from an earlier edition?
Doesn't that fall under the "don't ask don't tell" reg?I have this year converted my downstairs corridor lights to two way, cables concealed in oval conduit, no additional rcd protection and obsolete red, yellow and blue cable to boot
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