Recent content by deejaybee101

that is an excellent suggestion LiamPope, however, given the the sparks in queestion is an ex-sparks (but not in the ex-parrot sense) and no longer a member of any professional body, and neither trained in the 2008 regs, I'm not sure he is legally able to do that. However, from what I have...

Thanks for your contibutionalso Paul- that was the approach I was intending. Perhaps the mention of statutory requirements will provide the required effect while still keeping my powder dry. After all the discussions here, I don't think I actually have anthing to fear from an actual...

LiamPope: Thanks for your thought- I am increasingly forming the same opinion. Earthing conductor was 16mm squared, equipotential bonding conductors 10mm squared. mikhailfaradayski: Thanks again for your thoughts- it's this sort of real-world input that is very reassuring to have in your...

Thanks mikhailfaradayski That is also quite unequivical! The bottom line is that I want the BC approval with minimum cost and grief. If writing snotty letters gets that done, fine. If 1-200 quid can sort it in less then geological timescales, also fine. There is no doubt that the work...

mikhailfaradayski: It's a bit cheeky I know, but would you be willing to post a summary of the introduction on P4 of the BS7671:2008 regs please? kind regards, djb

HI BAS, If the bottom line is that I will have to pay for a part P self-cert qualified sparky to make some mods to the current installation, then I don't see that I've got that much to lose by a bit of reasoned agitation with both BC and their sub-con (clearly while attempting to keep them...

one, possibly final (I make no promises!) question from me: Looking at the link BAS kindly provided regarding the differences between 16th and 17th regs one thing concerned me: "There are now requirements for emergency escape lighting and fire protection applications" Does this mean...

Davelx: "They mostly didn't/don't have anyone with any electrical qualifications or training or test equipment, so if they have to inspect/test they have to sub it out - but they have no budget for that either" That would appear to be the case here, as they have immediately sub-contracted the...

LOL! I must try to erase your colourful imagery lest it leak out at an unfortunate moment... ;) I agree with the sentiments of dealing with the council. The best one can hope for is a slow, but cheap outcome! Re insulation: I understood that wires were supposed to run over the top of...

Hi All, Thanks again for your thoughts! You have all been substantially more helpful than I could have hoped for! As I see it I have three ways forward from this point: 1) Easiest/best option: Show/allow an inspection that shows the installation as performed actually does meet...

Thank you all again- some very interesting points! To answer some specific points: Andprk- Two RCD's, one lighting, one sockets. (and only a shaver socket in the bathroom, and a ringmain spur to the boiler, no shower) Bongos: I have heard this once before- do you have a reference I...

HI All, Thanks again for your help with this, it is much appreciated. I have attached the full detail of the correspondance to date- hopefully the images are clear enough, but if some details are needed and obscure I can clearly provide them Does this help shed some light on a...