How does this comply?

[eollou88]

Just reading article in PE June edition pg 23 how do the sockets comply I thought when doing a rewire all must be brought up to standard and fall within current regs?

 

[telectrix]

if there's no strain on the flex, then it complies. it's only new-builds that require socket to be positioned 450mm-1200mm.

 

[RWJ]

I thought it was "renovating" a property which I have always thought (and was once confirmed by our local building control) meant Major refurbishment. Not just a rewire?

 

[Guest55]

the article refers to a grade 1 listed building.
sockets must remain in original positions as heritage commission rules kick part p out the window.

 

[telectrix]

major refurb is usually down to the local BC. some insist on the 450mm - 1200mm height, some don't. personally, i'd fit to the new heights unless the customer specifically wanted otherwise and BC accepted this. IMO, fitting light switches within the reach of small childern is pants,

 

[Spoon]

As I have ready a few times on this forum, the 450mm height only applies to new buildings. For rewire its down to the customer and what is suitable.
If I am wrong people then please correct me...

 

[eollou88]

Cheers guys.

 

[kilmo]

It's part M that applies to the height of plugs and sockets on many refurbs part M does not fully apply

 

[telectrix]

the building needs demolishing anyway, it's fell over.