Regulations for Mains Wiring

[Martyparty]

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Hi,

I’m hoping someone can signpost me to any regulations that exist for installation of mains wiring cable in a domestic setting. An electrician has installed a mains cable within 30mm of wall surface in almost the centre of a wall and I’m wondering if there are regulations against this installation as i’m concerned that about the safety of this work.

Many thanks

Marty

 

[Strima]

Does this feed an accessory such as light switch, socket outlet etc?

Safe zones

 

[Martyparty]

Does this feed an accessory such as light switch, socket outlet etc?

Safe zones

This is the mains Mains cable feeding the house. Sorry if I’m not explaining it well.

 

[Markyd]

Photo's would be good

 

[timhoward]

Does this relate to a property in Northern Ireland?

 

[Martyparty]

Does this relate to a property in Northern Ireland?

Yes

 

[Martyparty]

Photo's would be good

Photo's would be good

 

[Martyparty]

The arrow shows the mains cable.

 

[westward10]

Looks like an armoured cable which has suffered mechanical damage and is wrapped with tape. What else is running alongside it.

 

[Martyparty]

Looks like an armoured cable which has suffered mechanical damage and is wrapped with tape. What else is running alongside it.

I’m not sure to be honest. It’s only buried about 30mm deep in wall. Do you know if this is allowed in UK? Or considered within ‘best practice’?