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In the BYB:
421.1.201 Within domestic (household) premises, consumer units and similar switchgear assemblies shall comply with BS EN 61439-3 and shall:
NOTE 1: Ferrous metal, e.g. steel, is deemed to be an example of a non-combustible material.
- (i) have their enclosure manufactured from non-combustible material, or
- (ii) be enclosed in a cabinet or enclosure constructed of non-combustible material and complying with Regulation 132.12.
NOTE 2: The implementation date for this regulation is the 1st January 2016, but does not preclude compliance with the regulation prior to that date.
BTW, direct copy from the electronic version of the BYB a few seconds ago.
You know the scope of 61439-3
I realise that there are other 61439-* standards, and you could argue that some of them apply.
Also some similar switchgear will be made to alternative -* numbers, there in lies another failing of the reg.
So when has this changed? Where is the mention of 960° glow wire tested plastic not meeting this regulation?