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Good point there! Explains why it looked thin to me, should have realised!Exposed basic insulation
True but it’s in an enclosure which can only be accessed with a key/tool thus satisfying the regulations.Exposed basic insulation
I was thinking along the same lines, but as this is expected to be accessed by unskilled persons checking meter readings or operating the main switch it is certainly poor practice and could be considered unsafe.True but it’s in an enclosure which can only be accessed with a key/tool thus satisfying the regulations.
Regulations don’t make any distinction between skilled or unskilled persons opening an enclosure such as a meter box or even a CU cover, as long as a key or tool is needed then it’s deemed deliberate action, also internal barriers giving protection against live accessible parts are in place, I don’t like it but I can’t see a regulation not adhered to (basic insulation wise anyway)?I was thinking along the same lines, but as this is expected to be accessed by unskilled persons checking meter readings or operating the main switch it is certainly poor practice and could be considered unsafe.
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