Metal Stud

[R0xx]

Does anyone know if there is a regulation regarding using cable ties to attach cable to the upper part of the metal stud track ( dropped ceiling) or can you only use cable tie anchors which fix to concrete above the dropped ceiling? This is for a block of apartments

Many Thanks

 

[trev]

I'm assuming you're talking about cable tying to the wire suspending the ceiling?
If so, think about it. It's going to slip down pretty soon.
Correct me if I'm thinking the wrong thing.

 

[R0xx]

Hi Trev, no i mean across the stud... it's hard to explain. the track that is closest to the ceiling on the pic below.... i'll try and find a better image

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[R0xx]

http://www.suspendedceilingsscotland.co.uk/img/other-services-1.jpg - a better image.... running the cable along the upper most track (not the one the ceiling will be screwed to) and cable tying to that and the brackets which attach to the concrete

 

[Thefailsafe2012]

Don't think it's ideal mate that metal stud can be razor sharp, though I have seen people do it, I would personally rather use the cable tie saddles or some other containment. A few rows of those cable tie saddles won't take too long to whack in

 

[R0xx]

Ok, was just wondering if there was a regulation against it, any sharp parts cables need to cross over I put pipe lagging...

Thanks for your help

 

[Thefailsafe2012]

I'm not 100% on quoting regs from me head yet and I haven't got me BGB with me, but one of the more wiser chaps might be able to give you a reg.

Otherwise, happy reading lol!

 

[Silly Sausage]

There were won't be a specific reg relating to this particular scenario, but there'll be something in Section 5 concerning erection methods. That's probably stating the bleeding obvious!

 

[Thefailsafe2012]

Gah, I'm always forgetting about me erection methods!

 

[trev]

Gah, I'm always forgetting about me erection methods!

When you're old and grey you'll forget all about your erections too

 

[Thefailsafe2012]

Hahaha!

 

[Engineer54]

I suppose running the cables properly in a containment system, such as tray or basket is completely out of the question!! lol!!

Are you a carpenter conducting electrical work by any chance??

 

[telectrix]

I suppose running the cables properly in a containment system, such as tray or basket is completely out of the question!! lol!!

Are you a carpenter conducting electrical work by any chance??

or is the client a tight-arsed sod who won't pay for something he considers unnecessary expense.

 

[Engineer54]

I think far more likely, not even considered by whoever is doing the installation. Small basket is cheap as chips to buy!!
According to the blurb (once you cancel the photo on the link) were talking to a builder, that is a carpenter by trade, and not an electrician!!

 

[telectrix]

surely a builder or a wood butcher would not have posted. just thrown it on top of the false ceiling.