socket heights?

[zone77]

i am registered with NICEIC as a domestic installer but am re wiring a pub at the moment. today a building control guy told my customer that all the sockets in the pub were installed incorrectly as they are not 450mm from the floor! is this correct as i assumed this didnt apply in commericial premises and its an existing building. need to be sure b4 confronting this fella

 

[chris gray]

thay are a law unto themselves
only applies to new builds

 

[KEVINDOE]

Is it a rewire ? if so , you can use existing conduit and boxes

 

[zone77]

ye full re wire

 

[KEVINDOE]

Then you should be ok mate,,as far as i know its just a new build that has to complie with part m ?

 

[zone77]

thay are a law unto themselves
only applies to new builds

if it was a new build would the heights af accessories apply in a pub.

 

[KEVINDOE]

well...in the living area above the pub would be classed as a domestic dwelling, but im not sure down in the public area would be? whats he said about smokes and emerg lighting ( if any) ?

 

[zone77]

never commented on that.

 

[m25maintenance]

also part p only applies if the pub power supply is supplying the accomodation above the pub,ie same meter

 

[m25maintenance]

also most building inspectors aint gotta a clue, giv him his brown packet

 

[SirKit Breaker]

also most building inspectors aint gotta a clue, giv him his brown packet

Not most..ALL.

 

[chris gray]

i can give you 2 prime examples where weve been pulled up:
isolators above work tops for low level sockets in cupboards.
hoods for fire rated downlights - said to stop condensation

 

[acat]

Quote " The Building Regulations require switches and socket-outlets in DWELLINGS page 137 bring your regs book with you smile.


Chris

 

[zone77]

thanx for replies