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the electric supply cable to my property is fixed to an external wall and is with touching distance from an open window. Is there a minimum safety distance requirement or is this ok?
Thanks for any advice
 
Is it an underground cable running up the wall or is it an overhead cable coming from a pole? A picture would help.
It’s an overhead cable coming from a pole.
 

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All looks quite new so should be safe, the joints I think are a type called insulink and are preinsulated crimps so should also be ok.
Supply companies comply with different regs than the IET regs. I don't think the supply company would change anything. If it really bothers you, you could ask for a price to have it undergrounded.
 

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