Lol you've glossed over where i said i wasn't sure?Utter nonsense!
You know it would add to the conversation if you actually said what the rule was instead of just saying 'nonsense'.
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Lol you've glossed over where i said i wasn't sure?Utter nonsense!
Just for giggles mate, you said that you weren’t 100% sure which mean that you were somewhere between 0% and 99% sure. It would be useful if you could narrow down the range of sureness a bit!Lol you've glossed over where i said i wasn't sure?
You know it would add to the conversation if you actually said what the rule was instead of just saying 'nonsense'.
Hi,Yes. Domestic installs now all circuits require RCD protection if i remember rightly. Would have to check regs to be 100% but as far as i remember you're only allowed to not have RCD protection in commercial premises and only when the appropriate risk assessments have been done to justify not having it.
JW makes good videos, but due to the whirlwind world we live in it is sadly already out of date as amendment 2 to the 18th edition (mandatory from end of current month) has further changes.Hi,
Found this in a video of 18th addiction changes.
It’s not the full regulation, just an overview of what has changed since 17th but it does mention the risk assessment.
The vid is by John Ward
JW makes good videos, but due to the whirlwind world we live in it is sadly already out of date as amendment 2 to the 18th edition (mandatory from end of current month) has further changes.
From a domestic point of view you mainly need to know that the latest regs require socket circuits and lighting circuits to have 30ma Type A RCD protection. New work needs to meet this standard.
While a risk assessment and omitting RCD protection is possible, the permitted circumstances are so narrow in amendment 2 that it isn't worth describing it in detail. It will never apply to domestic installations as there will always be unskilled / ordinary people present.
Why engage the keyboard if you are not sure if your wrong you are most certainly going to be shot downLol you've glossed over where i said i wasn't sure?
You know it would add to the conversation if you actually said what the rule was instead of just saying 'nonsense'.
It is quite common for management companies who are managing blocks of flats to require an EICR every 5 years for all the individual flats regardless of whether they are owner occupied or rented out to ensure all parts of the property is a safe conditionYes, understood. I have been told I need an EICR by the management company. I’m starting to think that they have this wrong as I’m the owner and it’s not going to be rented in the near future anyway.
The problem you may have is the condition of the electrical installations in the other flats if they all have RCD's it may look odd that you haven't and the management company may request that you fit them. The part of the EICR that may draw attention to the lack of RCD's is the observations as codings will highlight the parts of the installation that needs improvement or remedial workAs it’s just me, I’m happy without any RCDs especially due to the cost ( I’m guessing hundreds of £s) but I’m worried that when I get it inspected it will fail. Now I’m questioning if I need to get it inspected at all?
Hi UNG,It is quite common for management companies who are managing blocks of flats to require an EICR every 5 years for all the individual flats regardless of whether they are owner occupied or rented out to ensure all parts of the property is a safe condition
The problem you may have is the condition of the electrical installations in the other flats if they all have RCD's it may look odd that you haven't and the management company may request that you fit them. The part of the EICR that may draw attention to the lack of RCD's is the observations as codings will highlight the parts of the installation that needs improvement or remedial work
Thanks Brian,Any cable buried in a wall at a depth of between 0 mm and 50mm needs 30mA max. RCD protection .
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