when wiring a new socket circuit in a domestic premises and the house has an old mcb board or fuse board, i.e no rcd protection. Do I have to put rcd protection in ,either a new board or single enclosure with rcbo? or do I put on the test sheets that I have recommended upgrading board to rcd protected. thanks
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New wiring must comply with new regs. If its an old board then an external RCD on that circuit is your best option.
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