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  1. D

    Fire alarm regs for re-wires.

    Can anyone clarify whether it's mandatory to install a wired interlinked smoke alarm in a fully refurbished house? There is a wall coming out between the kitchen and dining room with new patio doors leading outside. I'm led to believe that a fire alarm is only mandatory if the escape routes are...
  2. J

    Advice on Wiring Regs

    Hello everyone, I apologise in advance if this is not the correct place to post this but I was hoping to get a little advice from people in the know about UK wiring regulations. Where better to ask? I have a holiday home in a caravan park that I recently had a raised deck constructed around...
  3. happysteve

    Intended departure from the Regs

    As the designer of an installation, anyone put their name against an intended departure from the Regs (120.3)? If so, and you're willing to share, what were the circumstances? Just wondering how common/rare this is. Cheers! :)
  4. E

    Wiring Regs - Digital Package?

    Hi! I'm needing new copies of BYB / OSG / GN3. Was thinking of trying the digital package. Has anyone tried or using either of the digital versions? How do they compare to the real thing? Electrical Standards Plus or Vitalsource Bookshelf Any info / advice greatly appreciated!
  5. P

    House Extension & Building Regs

    We're in the process of having a house extension being built, no new circuits will be provided, on 1 existing ring main 3 extra sockets will be provided, on another existing ring 4 extra sockets & on the existing downstairs lighting 3 extra lights & switches. I'm in disagreement with the...
  6. D

    EICR's and previous editions of Regs

    Reading the recent post about the barber shop and no RCDs I was wondering, If an installation was satisfactory under a previous edition of Regs. And if no alterations have been made to it, or no other problems are evident, since installation, is it still satisfactory and therefore can't be...
  7. S

    Bathroom extractor isolation switch/PIR

    Small job for a landlord friend of mine having problems with tenants turning off the bathroom isolation switch and causing damp to the property, Can I replace the fan isolator with a pir so if their would like to isolate the supply their would have to do it from the consumer unit any advise...
  8. R

    Marine Electrical regulations

    Hi Forum, Could you help me in locating a free copy or download of the wiring regs for Small Craft electrical systems. Particularly, ISO 10133:2012 and ISO 13297:2014 which i think (i may be wrong) are the most recent versions. If not a copy of most recent would be much appreciated. Thanks Rob
  9. W

    CDM regs advice (CPP).....

    first post- see how I get on Obviously I'm aware of the CDM regs and the requirement for a construction phase plan (CPP if I'm the only contractor, larger site the main contractor will be responsible with input from me) My question - is a CPP required for I&T ? After all it states arrangements...
  10. MerlinGremlin

    18th Edition Wiring Regs, who should pay?

    With the new edition of the wiring regs due out in January 2018 who should be paying for the course? I'm cards in with a company and am hoping they will foot the cost of the training and time to complete the course etc. I will obviously purchase the new regs book myself and the OSG, but is there...
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    How many smoke alarms are required?

    Hi all. I have a friend who is having trouble with her local council. Long story. Although she rents it out privately, the council seems to have got involved through an allegation that the property was being used (unknown to her) as an HMO. Anyway, it's now back as a private rental and run...
  12. P

    Regs or Guidance for Festival Lighting

    My village has a small 2 day music festival and wants temporary lighting in the beer and catering tents. It'll be supplied by a generator. I couldn't see a section in the regs particularly relating to this??? Is there some useful guidance anywhere? Eg Is it ok to use standard 3core flex to...
  13. CDB

    Elec.. Guide.. Build.. Regs Table 4.1.2a - Is this a cooker mistake?

    Hi, I hope my abbreviated title caught someone's attention and makes some sort of sense. On page 58 of the Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations there are some standard circuits listed. In particular I'm looking at the cooker entry on page 59 and have a couple of questions: 1) Why...
  14. V

    Tankless instant water heaters in parallel

    Hi, Initially not sure of where to put this post as it touches more that one forum. Grateful for your help please with an unusual installation. I am looking to avoid long runs of hot water from the combi to the launderette due to being on a water meter and to run the taps until hot water is...
  15. K

    Part M regs? socket heights and other important regs

    Hi All, For my own knowledge I would like to easily access some of the fundamental regulations such as minimum distances for sockets and locations of 'stuff' to comply with current regs. Ive a copy of the 17th edition but I struggle to find anything even with the table of contents! I need...
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    Loft light - Boiler location - Building Regs

    Hi all, Can anyone point me in the direction of Building Regs reference for the requirement for a loft light when a boiler is installed in the loft. We have recently carried out a rewire and the plumber moved a boiler from the garage of the property (that has been converted by a builder) into...
  17. Short Circuit

    Query with a couple regs

    Hi - sorry, I haven't been on the forum for ages! Its that long I cant see how to attach photos now! I have a couple of queries following some work carried out by another contractor and would appreciate a second opinion ( or as many as possible ) One of my customers has just purchased some...
  18. O

    Building regs for consumer unit

    We are buying a newbuild property and due to the regulations, we are told the consumer unit needs to go in the dining room (as boxes are on the external wall in that location). As the room will be painted dark grey we want to hide the box inside a cabinet by removing the back from the cabinet...
  19. JasperOban

    City & Guilds 2394/2395

    Has anyone sat the new 2394/2395 version of inspection + testing? I did the original 2391 several years ago but because it is now obsolete, I had to update it. I found a lot of the content on the new course was focused on how to ensure compliance when recording/reporting results rather than the...
  20. U

    Old regs

    Hi all. Chatting with a friend earlier on and he happened to mention that his house has no RCD protection. Now this is an old house, he has never had any work done on it as far as I am aware of in the last 35 years. he owns the property but originally it was council owned. I am astonished that...

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