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sythai

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Hi Guys

Would I be correct in thinking an electric cable can be as close as 25mm to a gas meter ?
(not that I'd ever be that close out of choice)

Or is it the 150mm reg as with proximity to consumer units, sockets, accessories...

Had a quick scan in my on-site guide but not so clear - been a long day !

Thanks Sy
 
Pretty sure there is a gas reg that states the gas shouldn't be within 150mm of the electric incomer, other than this instance I think the 25mm guidance applies. I was told that these rules are to do with arcing which is unlikely to be an issue with swa
 
This is the gas regulation:

BS6891-2005

8.16.2 Separation of installation pipework from other services

Where installation pipes are not separated by electrical insulating material, they shall be spaced as follows:

a) at least 150 mm away from electricity meters and associated excess current controls, electrical switches or sockets, distribution boards or consumer units;
b) at least 25mm away from electricity supply and distribution cables.
 

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