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I'd vote for do what suits. Not the end of the world if they're done differently.
don't mention suits. they are the bane of our lives, always interfering, think they know it all, when their knowledge only comes out of a computer, or a "meeting".
 
Am I right in thinking it isn't the best idea to wire feeds to switch in one room then to the light fitting in another in a domestic new build

Quite offten a method used by Clarkson Evans when I worked there.
T&E from CU to first light then 3core to the switch the T&E to the next room light then 3core to switch etc.

Using this way meant that you got a permanent live & neutral at the light & switch. Here's a quick drawing to show, CPC's have ommitted.

Two versions of lighting wiring T&E then 3core - EletriciansForums.net
 
Quite offten a method used by Clarkson Evans when I worked there.
T&E from CU to first light then 3core to the switch the T&E to the next room light then 3core to switch etc.

Using this way meant that you got a permanent live & neutral at the light & switch. Here's a quick drawing to show, CPC's have ommitted.

View attachment 47953
What was it like working for C.E.
 
More than 2, don't forget the JB system , yes still nothing wrong with it, if it a accessible. ( got to say that load of rubbish)
 
I didn't have an issue with the long hours, hard work, quick pace or the in-house EAL training. Had other concerns.

I've recently seen a C.E. install in an expensive new build house, garage fed in 1.5 SWA from a SFCU in the house, that can be acceptable but the actual surface wiring in the garage is rough, awful clipping and I'd say it was very much rushed/thrown in without any pride in the job at all.
 
More than 2, don't forget the JB system , yes still nothing wrong with it, if it a accessible. ( got to say that load of rubbish)

Still plenty of RB4's out there too. It was good system really and maybe may make a comeback. A modern version. Loop in method is a pain in anything but a pendant and wifi controlled switches like to a take up a fair bit of back box depth.
 
More than 2, don't forget the JB system , yes still nothing wrong with it, if it a accessible. ( got to say that load of rubbish)

Still plenty of RB4's out there too. It was good system really and maybe may make a comeback. A modern version. Loop in method is a pain in anything but a pendant and wifi controlled switches like to a take up a fair bit of back box depth.
 
I've recently seen a C.E. install in an expensive new build house, garage fed in 1.5 SWA from a SFCU in the house, that can be acceptable but the actual surface wiring in the garage is rough, awful clipping and I'd say it was very much rushed/thrown in without any pride in the job at all.

Apparently a team of three guys, 1st fix 2 houses a day. If that's true, That's going some!! Quality would obvs take a hit.
 

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