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I always install my consumer units between 450 and 1200, sometimes at 1400..
Am I right in thinking that CUs come under part M?
Extensions and rewires not covered by part M?
Anybody still installing them up at ceiling height?
Is it even in part M because I can’t see it?
It’s mentioned in part P as a guidance for the height of a CU but I don’t believe it’s actually a building regulation unless someone can show me different?
We are required tho on new builds to mount the CU with the mcbs at between 1350-1450 FFL.
Yuck!This was what i came across in a new build a while back. In a loft...and poorly installed me thinks.
I hate high cu's...I have to actually do work then....
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Usually see them at ceiling height over here. Was in 2 today, one built in 2014, one in 2016...both at ceiling height. On large developments as well...
There is just no excuse for not using grommets it's one my my most hated thing about bad electriciansThis was what i came across in a new build a while back. In a loft...and poorly installed me thinks.
I hate high cu's...I have to actually do work then....
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I always install my consumer units between 450 and 1200, sometimes at 1400..
Am I right in thinking that CUs come under part M?
Extensions and rewires not covered by part M?
Anybody still installing them up at ceiling height?
seen loads of them. need to stand on the bog to reach. cubicle too small to fit steps in.There is a whole new build estate here with them all at ceiling height in the garage.
Another estate a few years ago they are above the basin in the hall toilet.
seen loads of them. need to stand on the bog to reach. cubicle too small to fit steps in.
Access and use of buildings.regarding sockets- I know it states in the osg about sockets being at 450mm to the bottom, but is this purely for access reasons?
regarding sockets- I know it states in the osg about sockets being at 450mm to the bottom, but is this purely for access reasons?
It also says regarding switches , sockets heights etc... a way of achieving this... I think they share the same authors.This isn’t an electrical reg ... it’s a building reg ... Part M to be precise. Lots of part M isn’t relevent to sparks BUT I do recommend you download it and be familiar with its contents ..
Not being difficult but do the part M heights apply in basements? where the only access is via stairs?
Yes but only if that's where the original one wasI always install my consumer units between 450 and 1200, sometimes at 1400..
Am I right in thinking that CUs come under part M?
Extensions and rewires not covered by part M?
Anybody still installing them up at ceiling height?
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