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    AFDD requirement and smoke alarms 18th ed

    Am I correct in thinking under the 18th edition for a new build property an AFDD is compulsory or is this not the case if risk assessed? I am still yet to complete my 18th ed. Also for new build properties is it still ok to hard wire smoke and fire detectors off lighting circuits under 18th...
  2. S

    whats the requirement on cable tray going in riser cupboards

    Hi Guys I have a block of 9 flats 3 floors ,ground ,1st & 2nd.6" cable tray going from top to bottom x2 .LV and HV.The contracts manager is insisting on the tray stopping between floors and a 4" pipe with a fire collar around it to go through the flooor.Is this correct. Please help!!!!
  3. S

    18th edition and the requirement to upgrade consumer units when electric hobs are replaced

    Good morning does anyone know about anything in the 18th edition and the requirement to upgrade consumer units when electric hobs are replaced? i had a customer ask me about it this morning. Many thanks Simon
  4. P

    EICR requirement prior to CU change?

    I agree that it's best to do an EICR before a CU replacement, but is there an actual regs that dictates that an EICR 'must' be conducted prior to a CU change?
  5. elpedro

    Is brown tape on switched live a legal requirement?

    Hi all, I've had a complete rewire in my house as part of a renovation. I've noticed two things that I wonder if they are in line with regs: 1) the electrician has not put the little bit of brown tape over the blue or black wires that are switched live. Is the brown tape just best practice or...
  6. spud1

    Is it now a requirement to loop in at the switch?

    Hiya! Is it now requirement under the 18th to loop in at domestic light switches to provide a neutral at the light switch for electronic or indication functions on switches, or did I dream it? If so I take it/hope this would only apply in new build? Cheers Spud.
  7. S

    DOMESTIC INSTALLER BARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

    Hi and happy new year to all, Apologies if this has been asked before, I have been around electrics all my life in a DIY capacity, learnt from competent electricians over the years, Now I hope to gain the required qualification, my question to you is simply ... What are the bare minimum steps...
    • seza
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    • domestic domestic installer installer minimum requirement
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. K

    Is there a requirement for 3 phase fixed equipment to have RCBO PTOTECTION

    Hi is there a requirement for 3 phase equipment to have RCBO PROTECTION
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    Is there a requirement in the UK for fans to stay on after light is switched off in shower room?

    Hi everyone, I ask the above because I have recently moved to Australia and in the current development I live in (a newly built apartment block) I've noticed that as soon as I've used the shower and leave the showerroom switching off the light behind me, the fan also goes off. This is leading...
    • t36374
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    • after fans light requirement room shower switched
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Requirement for bonding if adding a new circuit

    Hi all, Can someone please clarify the above? If im adding a new circuit to an existing installation that does not have bonding to the incoming water and gas supply, is it a legal requirement that I add it before I install a new circuit? Im saying yes but am being told no???? Many thanks, M
  11. spud1

    Requirement for metering

    Hi all, Is there an actual regulatory requirement to install consumer metering (e.g. within the main incoming panel board) of the installation either as a whole, or phase by phase, in a new industrial or commercial 3 phase installation? If so what qualifies the such an installation as requiring...
  12. A

    Newbie - electrical check requirement

    Hi, I'm a newbie and pretty ignorant about electrical issues! I need advice on electrical checks and the law.
    • Alegna Brown
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    • check electrical newbie requirement
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Do i need to install smoke alarms

    So I've got a job they want a consumer unit moving to the adjacent wall and a few alterations in the kitchen and a couple of new dedicated circuits one for a double oven and one for the Hob. This obviously will require a EIC The property is around 20 years old and has no mains wired smoke...
  14. E

    Kitchen LED transformer requirement

    Got a string of 12v led bulbs with a total of 30w which I want to use one transformer. What size/type of transformer to power these would you suggest. cheers
  15. westward10

    Good Practice.

    On this forum this week someone stated it was good practice to fit cpcs from front plates to back boxes. Not getting into a debate over this cos we all know, or should know when this is or isn't required. I have never done this unless it is a requirement, so for someone to state that fitting a...
  16. N

    Do I need to be registered with a governing body?

    I'm pretty sure I've checked this a while back with the NICEIC but I'd like to double check. I'm carrying out EICR work on a few properties , and am currently in a debate with a lady who says I should be registered with a governing body to carry out the testing. I said she's talking rubbish. As...
  17. P

    Consumer Unit Change - Back Entry

    Hi Guys No doubt this has been asked before, and the answer is already out there somewhere but I'm tired and the job is tomorrow so please bear with me. Existing CU is back entry, spaced off the wall by an inch on a couple of vertical battens in a tight wooden cupboard. I'm intending the same...
    • Piratepete
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    • cables change consumer consumer unit entry requirement trunking unit
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. N

    Decent pressure budget shower..?

    Hey Can anyone recommend a 9.5kW electric shower with decent pressure for less than £120? I've seen a Mira Go and a few Tritons but unsure whether the pressure will be any good for that price. Thanks
    • Noob2013
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    • budget decent pressure requirement shower supply water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. P

    Requirement to Change Tails?

    Met a (proper so he said) electrician in my local Denmans. In a discussion about changing a CU he said I needed to put new tails in. I said 'wot even if they're the correct size and in good condition?' He says yes! That's new to me! Anyone? Pete
    • Piratepete
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    • change requirement tails
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Eicr and eic forms

    Hi guys, not been on here in a while. when ever I have either installed a new circuit or done a ccu change I have always done both eicr and an eic, but have recently been told I don't need to, I'm sure my niceic inspector said that it needed to be done but I've looked in regs and gn3 and can't...

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