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You are correct, hence why I said that if the CU was readily accessible, then no other switch needed. But you're right in the sense that it is common practice (often a must) to provide a local means of switching off, just not on this occasion.
No, but the DP main switch will.
The use of an MCB and/or main switch and/or RCD is a perfectly acceptable means of switching off an appliance for mechanical maintainence. Nowhere does it state in BS 7671 that switching off/isolation for mechanical maintainence must be provided locally. As stated above, isolation can be achieved via the DP main switch.
In response to the OP, if the CU is readily accessible then the install complies with Reg 132.15.2 so no need to fit any other switches.
You could always swap the MCB for a 3A RCBO (if you can get one!), put a notice on the boiler for where to isolate it and that would keep everyone happy!
No, but the DP main switch will.
The use of an MCB and/or main switch and/or RCD is a perfectly acceptable means of switching off an appliance for mechanical maintainence. Nowhere does it state in BS 7671 that switching off/isolation for mechanical maintainence must be provided locally. As stated above, isolation can be achieved via the DP main switch.
In response to the OP, if the CU is readily accessible then the install complies with Reg 132.15.2 so no need to fit any other switches.
the reson we don't fit switched sockets is so that numpty customer can't inadvertently switch it off and then get a £120 bill from BG to switch it back on. why then is a switched FCU acceptale ?
Did the world go mad when I was in a drunken stupor!
Hahahaha! Love it!
Only 62 to go...I'll see you there GS
Champion bonny lad!!
It's bloody lonely - and cold - in there this time of year. Maybe we can have a game of Tumbleweed Football to keep ourselves warm?
Surely going by this, fan isolators aren't necessary then? Daz
I'm all toasty and warm sat next to my recently installed multi fuel burner stove thingy, fitted by myself complete with totally dodgy flue work! Probably contravened Part Fknowswhat and unnotified. Let me burn in Hell!
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