Replacing light fittings (like for like)

[Hawk]

Was looking at a job for a customer who wants existing lighting replaced. Like for like replacement.
It's a TT system an I've noticed there is no rcd protection! Customer said there was an rcd at a time but got another spark to replace it with a main switch because it kept tripping when a steam cleaner was used! I have made them aware that the installation is dangerous and not up to regulations.
Anyway is it my responsibility to put rcds in if I change the light fittings?

 

[Octopus]

Tin hat on...

If they won't agree, change the light, do a MWC outlining the issue, and submit with your invoice!

 

[Pete999]

What was the "other spark" thinking about £££££?

 

[Hawk]

Whole installation needs updated!

 

[Andy78]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3ZskbLa_Io

 

[Leesparkykent]

Sod that. Metal CCU, metal conduit, etc and no earth fault protection if you've already established the Ra isn't low enough to achieve TN values. I wouldn't risk my liberty over a job that would probably be worth under £100.

 

[Barry White]

Is that swa coming out of the isolator? and entering the Mem consumer unit without a gland in sight?

 

[123]

Hardly seems surprising the original RCD was tripping!

That looks like a cheap Inline fan with no ducting extracting right into the Meter Cupboard in Pic 2 :O

 

[Hawk]

It's an absolute shambles! No it's hi-tuf cable. I said to the client if you had a burst pipe you'd have a plumber out straight away. Just because you can't see electric doesn't mean it's safe!

 

[sparksburnout]

Absolutely dreadful. I have never seen anything like it in years, bloody illiterate idiots. Maybe they meant the ISO was going to be implemented later?