Hi.
Coming to the end of our extension build, and first-fix wiring is in place. Plasterboards up and ceiling skimmed, with 2 cables coming through for the ceiling lights we had planned - and then I told our builder that we probably won't have ceiling lights after all, but wish to retain the option for the future if needed (there are plenty wall lights fitted for the room).
Builder sighed and said 'no prob' - 'you get the wire up inside the ceiling safely terminated and protected, and I'll foam over the hole and skim'.
Question is - what do I need to do to a 'dead' cable in order to comply? The cable will be dead and won't be connected at the switching point until/unless it's needed in the future.
Would taping over the ends suffice, along with covering it all in a small plastic bag to keep the plaster off it?
Thanks.
Coming to the end of our extension build, and first-fix wiring is in place. Plasterboards up and ceiling skimmed, with 2 cables coming through for the ceiling lights we had planned - and then I told our builder that we probably won't have ceiling lights after all, but wish to retain the option for the future if needed (there are plenty wall lights fitted for the room).
Builder sighed and said 'no prob' - 'you get the wire up inside the ceiling safely terminated and protected, and I'll foam over the hole and skim'.
Question is - what do I need to do to a 'dead' cable in order to comply? The cable will be dead and won't be connected at the switching point until/unless it's needed in the future.
Would taping over the ends suffice, along with covering it all in a small plastic bag to keep the plaster off it?
Thanks.