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    Joining wall between 2 flats, sockets and fire prevention

    Thank you for the replies. The wall is a timber frame, the design was to have a fire barrier between the 2 flats which has been done and I was told by the boss it was compliment with the building spec. The fire boxes around the sockets was not on the design and was raised by the chippie when...
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    Joining wall between 2 flats, sockets and fire prevention

    On site today and heard the carpenter tell the site manager that all the sockets and switches on the joining wall (flat opposite side) will need to have fire prevention boxes built aroud them. The site manager is having trimber supports added for the sockets and told him there is fire...
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    What MCB fits in Lewden CU

    The company commissioning the system will only sign off the system if it comply with their spec (this is what I just got in message). Tick sheet stuff probably. Ill get a new board and see how it goes in the morning once I meet the enginner.
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    What MCB fits in Lewden CU

    my post above explains why. This just landed on me tonight, I was going to pop to the site in the morning as the existing MCB is overrated and needs reducing. It's only a temp setup to commison a pump and I would be in attendance at the board the entire time.. I will see what options I have...
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    What MCB fits in Lewden CU

    Thanks for the replies. This is to test a temporary supply to a pump that will be run for a short period of around 15minutes, the board is a temporary setup I was hoping there would be another option than change the board but doesn't seem that way..
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    What MCB fits in Lewden CU

    Hey guys, Just had this pop up on me tonight. I need to install an MCB into a lewden CU tomorrow morning and I don't have a local wholesalers that sells them. Does anyone know what MCB fits into this board please (other than lewden)
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    Lead sheath SWA as earth

    Yes, spot on
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    Lead sheath SWA as earth

    Thanks for everyone's input. Pete 999, duly noted. I am reading up on the history of PILS cable now, to further enhance my knowledge. I am going to call the DNO back when at the job and see if I get another decision/PME upgrade. If Its the same I will note on cert explaining.
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    Lead sheath SWA as earth

    I attend a job today and can see the Main earth is via a tag to the SWA lead. I called DNO and they informed me if the ze is within permitted Tn-s values (which it was 0.20 Ohm) then leave it in place. I requested a PME upgrade and they wasn't keen since this was in place. Looking for some...
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    Smoke alarm in common area of flats?

    Quick update Had LBControl out to site, they informed me no need for Smoke Detectors in communal area due to the size (very small). He did check Smokes were just behind the door into each flat, checked EM lighting etc. Pretty much as wastward10 said...
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    Smoke alarm in common area of flats?

    Hi, I have a common area above a shop which is a small hallway leading to 2 flats. Each flat has 3 smoke alarms, one behind their front door, kitchen, hallway, these are hard wired back to their consumer unit. The common area has 2 emergency lights installed but i have seen nothing on the...
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    Landlords supply - flats

    These were the replies i was expecting, thank you. I am not proceeding unless i get written confirmation and that they accept liability for any future repercussions.
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    Landlords supply - flats

    I am coming to the final stages of a project, 2 flats, communal lighting in the hallway and staircase outside plus car park bollards for the 2 flats. The main contractor (who i work for) has refused to install a landlords meter and said the developer doesn't want one installed. They have...
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    TN-S ZE 1.27 Ohms, previous cert shows 0.15

    The circuit I installed was a 4mm SWA to CU in summer house. The consumer unit supplied a lighting circuit via 6amp mcb and RCD main switch I discussed the temporary RCBO as a safety precaution for the supply SWA but explained ultimately it still isn't adaqute due to ZE. My concern is the...

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