DIY - help! - RCBO consumer unit

[verve01]

Hello,

Which amendment of the 18th BS7671 required RCDs for protecting lighting circuits (domestic)? I was told it’s amendment 2. Is that correct? Or is it amendment 1?

Thanks

 

[timhoward]

Hello,

Which amendment of the 18th BS7671 required RCDs for protecting lighting circuits (domestic)? I was told it’s amendment 2. Is that correct? Or is it amendment 1?

Thanks

It was definitely in 18th amendment 1.
Why?

 

[verve01]

It was definitely in 18th amendment 1.
Why?

An electrician installed a new consumer board in April 2022. They are saying that they didn’t need to protect lighting circuits with RCD’s or RCBO’s. As 19th edition only became current in 27th September 2027 (when 18th was withdrawn).

 

[Markyd]

An electrician installed a new consumer board in April 2022. They are saying that they didn’t need to protect lighting circuits with RCD’s or RCBO’s. As 19th edition only became current in 27th September 2027 (when 18th was withdrawn).

Wrong....get them off your job Now.....i suppose they were the cheapest price

 

[Markyd]

Hold up.....its April the 1st....explains this post

 

[timhoward]

An electrician installed a new consumer board in April 2022. They are saying that they didn’t need to protect lighting circuits with RCD’s or RCBO’s. As 19th edition only became current in 27th September 2027 (when 18th was withdrawn).

There isn't a 19th edition. The 2nd amendment of the 18th edition was released on 28th March 2022.

I can't understand why anyone would fit a split load board in April 2022 when they could be bringing the installation up to date with surge protection and RCD protection for every circuit.

I think I know the answer, but did they give you an Electrical Installation Certificate?

 

[nicebutdim]

Hold up.....its April the 1st....explains this post

Got me at 2027 - blew my mind to think someone from the future had wired this house.

 

[verve01]

An electrician installed a new consumer board in April 2022. They are saying that they didn’t need to protect lighting circuits with RCD’s or RCBO’s. As 19th edition only became current in 27th September 2027 (when 18th was withdrawn).

Wrong....get them off your job Now.....i suppose they were the cheapest price

Thanks, they are off the job. I didn’t mean the 19th edition. Assume that 18th amendment 2 is the latest?

 

[verve01]

Got me at 2027 - blew my mind to think someone from the future had wired this house.

Sorry, it’s not April fools, I meant amendment 2 of the 18th!

 

[verve01]

There isn't a 19th edition. The 2nd amendment of the 18th edition was released on 28th March 2022.

I can't understand why anyone would fit a split load board in April 2022 when they could be bringing the installation up to date with surge protection and RCD protection for every circuit.

I think I know the answer, but did they give you an Electrical Installation Certificate?

Thanks Tim, I didn’t receive an electrical certificate. I’m really lost as to what to do and if they are at fault for not putting in a consumer board with RCDs for lighting. Thanks so much. Really stressed.