new changes to fuse board material type

[paulthemagpie]

So will the new changes to regulation about no plactic consummer units also apply to commercial?

ive seen quite a few recent installs in commercial propertys were the electrician has installed new plastic consummer units.

 

[Octopus]

There are no changes in force currently for domestic CU's

 

[richy3333]

So will the new changes to regulation about no plactic consummer units also apply to commercial?

ive seen quite a few recent installs in commercial propertys were the electrician has installed new plastic consummer units.

does BS7671 apply to commercial?

 

[telectrix]

bloody well hope so

 

[7029 dave]

On me rounds the other week, saw an 60amp metal clad switcfuse in an utility cupboard absolutely eaten away with corrosion, wish I had taken a pic.

 

[HandySparks]

So will the new changes to regulation about no plactic consummer units also apply to commercial?

No.

BYB 421.1.201: "Within domestic (household) premises, consumer units and similar....

 

[jclarke2886]

so are plastic cu's currently ok in commerical properties

 

[Leesparkykent]

Why wouldn't it be? ^^^

 

[jclarke2886]

i thought they had to be metal with it being commercial

 

[richy3333]

IP rating, suitable for enviroment etc?