No CPC in lighting circuit

[7029 dave]

TBH ffs why fill out a MWC to change a light fitting. OTT in my book

 

[djelectric]

That guide states that only Class I fittings & accessories simultaneously accessible with earthed metalwork or extraneousconductive-parts are a danger, or where they are fitted in rooms with an earthed floor, special locations (RCD required) and portable applications.

If there is no risk of someone coming in contact with the fitting simultaneously with anything earthed then its fine, just label the board, note it on the cert and make the client aware.

There is always the risk of some cowboy coming in and changing something that could make that circuit dangerous, but the same goes with anything.. Someone could come along and extend your ring circuit to the garden using indoor accessories to power a load of heaters! But you complied at the time of your cert, what happens after is someone elses problem.

 

[djelectric]

That guide states that only Class I fittings & accessories simultaneously accessible with earthed metalwork or extraneousconductive-parts are a danger, or where they are fitted in rooms with an earthed floor, special locations (RCD required) and portable applications.

If there is no risk of someone coming in contact with the fitting simultaneously with anything earthed then its fine, just label the board, note it on the cert and make the client aware.

There is always the risk of some cowboy coming in and changing something that could make that circuit dangerous, but the same goes with anything.. Someone could come along and extend your ring circuit to the garden using indoor accessories to power a load of heaters! But you complied at the time of your cert, what happens after is someone elses problem.

That said, I suppose there is the risk of someone wielding a pair of metal steps that manages to touch the radiator and faulty (live) light fitting at the same time.. Or scaffolders carrying their poles through the window because its the easier route.. Loads of potential risks..