Another Power to the Garden Question

[tododo]

Hi all

Sorry to ask this question again.....but just want to find out what the regulations are for getting power to the garden

What are the rules for burying cable etc I know it has to be armored cable but not sure wot depth it needs to go

We were planning on spurring off a normal kitchen socket that is protected by a RCD at the consumer unit .....is it OK to do this at all? From there we were going outside then a channel dug in old conrete patio then into the garden area which we are currently ready to lay new turf hence this query

We are only planning to put a double socket for lawnmower at the top end of garden....around 10-15m away from house obviously weather protected

Would the above be OK???

house has been rewired in Aug 06 so cabling is all new

 

[Chri5]

Your external spur will require limiting to 13a via a fused spur.

Cable depth should be 600mm under.

Cable on surface should be fixed to permanent structures, wooden fencing panels don't count, a brick wall does.

SWA cable is best suited, but hi-tuf could be used if you provide protection for the cable such as conduit (earthed), or suitable barrier pipe.

If you can, run the cable under flag stones / the path, which will prevent the potential issue of a spade / fork / future excavation damaging the cable.

External works are notifiable to LABC under Part P