Hi, I am looking to move my RCD box in my flat. Can anyone tell me if it needs to be a minimum height off the floor and if I am allowed to put in extensions from the lights and sockets to the RCD box.
2007-02-01 08:23:14 · 5 answers · asked by nc_hull 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The first answerer is correct. You can't move or install a new RCD/Consumer Unit unless you are qualified under Part P. From the NICEIC website:
What is Part P?
From January 2005 electrical installation work in dwellings (houses and flats) will become subject to a new Building Regulation - 'Part P'. This will be enforced by Local Authorities. Failure to comply would be a criminal offence.
The legal requirement is simply stated: 'Fixed electrical installations in dwellings shall be suitably designed, installed, inspected and tested so as to provide reasonable protection against their being the source of a fire or a cause of injury to persons.'
What work will have to be notified or self-certified?
All domestic electrical installation work, whether professional or DIY, must comply with BS 7671. Failure to comply would leave the installer open to legal action, and liable for any injury, loss or remedial work that may result.
The only domestic work for which either self-certification or notification will not be required will be for some minor work (generally work not involving the provision of a new circuit). The replacement of a consumer unit will not qualify as minor work.
In kitchens and areas of increased risk, such as a bathroom or shower room, a garden or a swimming pool or sauna, all work, minor or not, will need either to be self-certified or notified.
2007-02-01 09:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are able to do this yourself - The new Category P reg's cover new circuits and all wiring done in a kitchen or bathroom (any work under cat P has to be done by a competent person and inspected).
As for the minimum height -I'm not sure...
2007-02-01 17:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by question_poser 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Please leave it to an electrican, who is at the least Part P qualified. An NICEIC approved electrician would be best.
2007-02-02 04:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by SilverSurfer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think these days, your not allowed to do anything with it (unfortunately)
2007-02-01 16:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by amania_r 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry you cant do this work yourself as it's notifiable.
http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket%20Guide%208.pdf
http://www.iee.org/Publish/WireRegs/WiringMatters/Documents/Issue15/2005_15_summer_wiring_matters_part_p_notifications_to_building_control.pdf
2007-02-01 17:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋