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Hi all,
I got job which client ask me to replace 20 down lights and install new bathroom extractor fan but DB is not RCD protected.(client dose not want change DB )
can I do my job without changing DB or I must change DB?
Thank you
 
Hi all,
I got job which client ask me to replace 20 down lights and install new bathroom extractor fan but DB is not RCD protected.(client dose not want change DB )
can I do my job without changing DB or I must change DB?
Thank you
If your works will involve alterations(adding lights?) You will require additional protection for the lighting as it’s domestic and for the circuits serving the bathroom location. If it’s like for like replacement items then it could be classed as just maintenance and not an alteration or addition to the existing installation.
 
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changing lights, like for like, is no problem. if the fan is a replacement, it'sOK . if a new install, then RCD must be added, preferably to all circuits in bathroom. if client refuses, walk away.
 
As soon as it involves adding cable between lights, it’s an alteration, so minor works and rcd required.

Asking the question, as I’m sure we’ve all been in similar situations.... but maybe an enclosure on the outgoing circuit from the Fusebox containing an rcd?
 
Hi all,
I got job which client ask me to replace 20 down lights and install new bathroom extractor fan but DB is not RCD protected.(client dose not want change DB )
can I do my job without changing DB or I must change DB?
Thank you
You will be expected to provide RCD protection for the Bathroom.
 
Do the lights replacements and while you are there cost em up a new rcbo consumer unit and try to sell them on the added benefits of an upgraded fuse board.
if they don’t want the consumer unit you can’t force them and just bill em for the lights
 

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