SPD requirements under 18th edition.

[Cazmac1]

Hi all, I haven't done domestics for a while and have been asked to install an 18th edition CCU to a small terraced house ( 2 floors Ground and first). I been told that I need to install a SPD? Can someone confirm this is the case and are there any exceptions. Haven't done my 18th but will be doing so shortly. I found this from crab tree, option 3 appears to give the installer some discretion?

https://www.electrium.co.uk/media/20190205110842_0_Crabtree%20SPD%20Flyer%20Dec%2018.pdf

Regards peter

 

[Baddegg]

Do you have a copy of the 18th @Cazmac1? There is formula/calculation you can do to determine if it’s required.....but I believe at this time it’s only a recommendation anyway and determined by the cost of things it’s protecting or some such nonsense.......

 

[Cazmac1]

Do you have a copy of the 18th @Cazmac1? There is formula/calculation you can do to determine if it’s required.....but I believe at this time it’s only a recommendation anyway and determined by the cost of things it’s protecting or some such nonsense.......

My boss has just done the 18th and he was adamant that is was required. He has been known to get it wrong on occasion so I wouldn't take his word. It's a PJ so not really his shout. I haven't got the current regs book so can't do the calc, If I can't get an answer I'll probably install one anyway.

 

[Strima]

Are you aware of the other changes within the 18th edition?

 

[Ashley-Joseph]

Yes all new consumer units must have a SPD installed There is a flow chart in the OSG it is easier just to install one so I have been told.

 

[Pete999]

Yes all new consumer units must have a SPD installed There is a flow chart in the OSG it is easier just to install one so I have been told.

I would suggest Ashley, that you read 3.7 OSG, Page 38-45, before making a rash statement like the one you have made.

 

[Bobster]

Yes all new consumer units must have a SPD installed There is a flow chart in the OSG it is easier just to install one so I have been told.

Wrong, an the OSG is nothing more than that, a really open ended guide

 

[Ashley-Joseph]

I would suggest Ashley, that you read 3.7 OSG, Page 38-45, before making a rash statement like the one you have made.

I shall have a look.

 

[Pete999]

I shall have a look.

Good Man.

 

[buzzlightyear]

find and read it .

 

[Ashley-Joseph]

View attachment 50479 find and read it .

Yes boss...

 

[buzzlightyear]

Yes boss.

mind your place boy or girl ,lol.

 

[Cazmac1]

Yes all new consumer units must have a SPD installed There is a flow chart in the OSG it is easier just to install one so I have been told.

Yeah think your right just going to install one

 

[Cazmac1]

Yes boss...

Thanks for posting I've down loaded the the guide and will give it a read this week.

 

[Pete999]

Thanks for posting I've down loaded the the guild and will give it a read this week.

Pardon

 

[Cazmac1]

Pardon

Your welcome,

 

[Cazmac1]

Just for the record the project I'm currently on started in 2011, so I've been working to the 17th. Almost done now so will be doing the 18th shortly. Next Job is due to start in a few weeks. so Nice to have the guide for now. Having read the guide quickly I'm fairly certain an SPD is required due to the fact it is an HMO, with 5 residents so, would cause a lot of inconvenience to the occupants.

 

[Pete999]

Your welcome,

Some reply is that Mate

 

[Cazmac1]

Some reply is that Mate

Your welcome

 

[Ashley-Joseph]

Wrong, an the OSG is nothing more than that, a really open ended guide

Maybe but it is still covered by the eawr as the osg is a guide just like the bs7671 If not followed can be used against you in court.