accesable connections

[7029 dave]

Such a bloody simple task, I know what I would do.

 

[Andy78]

I was being a bit sarcastic but nevertheless the term accessible has not been defined. Inaccessible would generally mean it can never be accessed but in reality this can never be achieved because everything is accessible and if it was inaccessible, well you wouldn't have been able to put it there in the first place.

Yeah ok I'll bite.

The regs state not just accessible, but that all electrical connections (that don't fall under the permitted list of exceptions) be accessible for the purposes of inspection, testing, and maintenance.

Accessible is defined in English as being able to be reached or entered, or easily obtained or used.

Do you really need BS7671 to define their own meaning of accessible for you to clarify the intent of that regulation with regards to easily obtainable access to electrical connections for the purposes of a maintenance and/or inspection and testing schedule ?

 

[Leader]

You might get lucky, I was asked to take out 9 spots and put one pendent in the middle of the room. It was a converted loft and the crawl space access had been blocked by built in wardrobes. I was able to determine the run of cables and relocate the first one to the new location. If the joists are on your side and the cables aren't clipped it might be easier than you thought.

 

[uksrevivor]

Such a bloody simple task, I know what I would do.

Not the most helpful of posts m8 lol the OP is a trainee and is asking for advice.
To the OP try and convince the homeowner of the work involved in moving the light fitting its a lot of work just for half a metre of movement. If the homeowner is still adamant he wants it moved then the connections from the original 3 plate ceiling rose will have to be placed in a MF connection box. chandeliers can be heavy and standard ceiling board fixings may not be suitable. If the half metre movement will not locate any ceiling joist to enable a secure fixing of the chandelier then there will be no choice but to up floorboards to fit some sort of nogging between the joists to enable a secure fixing. A lot of work just for a little movement so my preference would be convince the homeowner to keep in original place.

 

[PEG]

...Or move as much furniture as you can,500mm up the room,and tell them you managed it with minimal additional decorating

 

[LankyWill]

IMHO buried joints in plasterboard walls are fine, it would be classed as a permanent connection and thus not need to be accessible. As long as you have the required amount of brain cells to crimp correctly, its not an issue and a very simple task. I wouldn't bother with the heatshrink on T+E and just stick to self-amalgamating tape.