upstairs and downstairs lighting circuits in one switch coding

[deanmac]

hi guys as the title says,what code would you use for this in a domestic property,thanks in advance

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Why would it warrant a code ?

 

[Pete999]

hi guys as the title says,what code would you use for this in a domestic property,thanks in advance

Got that in my House nothing wrong with it, why would you need to code it?

 

[Simonslimline]

Got that in my House nothing wrong with it, why would you need to code it?

Thats what i was thinking.

 

[deanmac]

i have always been told because if someone went to change the switch amd turned off say down lights ( the householder ),then they might think it was dead,it would be ok if it was a grid switch ?

 

[Andy78]

i have always been told because if someone went to change the switch amd turned off say down lights ( the householder ),then they might think it was dead,it would be ok if it was a grid switch ?

The regulations do not make allowance for incompetent persons failing to follow safe isolation.

 

[7029 dave]

2 way to gang by chance.?

 

[Flanders]

There is a regs about a warning labels being required if there could be a live supply within a piece of equipment after one circuit is isolated (514.15) But I would not say this is required in a domestic environment

 

[deanmac]

it is yes

 

[deanmac]

thanks

 

[Simonslimline]

The regulations do not make allowance for incompetent persons failing to follow safe isolation.

Thats being saved for the 18th i expect. :joker:

 

[Andy78]

There is a regs about a warning labels being required if there could be a live supply within a piece of equipment after one circuit is isolated (514.15) But I would not say this is required in a domestic environment

I'm pretty sure this only relates to different supply origins, and would be applicable in a domestic situation where a solar generation system existed as well as a DNO supply for example.

 

[Pete999]

The regulations do not make allowance for incompetent persons failing to follow safe isolation.

I agree totally

 

[Flanders]

I'm pretty sure this only relates to different supply origins, and would be applicable in a domestic situation where a solar generation system existed as well as a DNO supply for example.

Yes sorry you are right just looked in the regs , I was thinking of the labels on BMS equipment of have seen saying that live parts may still be present when main isolator is turned off or words to that effect, Not sure if this is a requirement though

 

[deanmac]

that's why this forum is good,nobody knows everything,and it's good to learn form other's experience

 

[7029 dave]

it is yes

Sounds very much like a borrowed neutral to me?, what code would you give.?

 

[deanmac]

no borrowed neutral both lighting circuits on alternate rcd's no tripping

 

[Pete999]

no borrowed neutral both lighting circuits on alternate rcd's no tripping

2 gang 2 way hall and landing lights

 

[7029 dave]

no borrowed neutral both lighting circuits on alternate rcd's no tripping

That's good, just old 2way set ups are wired that way live bridged across from common to common off downstairs circuit.

 

[telectrix]

do youmean on the same switch, or 2 circuits in the same enclosure?