Please can someone help me out here ?
I've read lots of threads about part M only applying to new build and not for rewire of an existing house but I wanted to check if this was still correct in my case.
I have had an extension built to a 30s house and this required me to need to have my electricity supply moved - it previously came through from my neighbour's loft and was moved underground to enter my porch. So I guess I have a new supply ?
I'm now getting the house rewired to connect to a new consumer unit in new position.
The majority of my sockets are on skirting boards - except for 2 upstairs
Because of style of house ( high door knobs and high skirting boards) I want to keep my switches at current height and wanted the sockets just moved above the skirting board.
The electrician was adamant that part M applies and the switches and sockets had to be at 1200 and 450.
I argued that I didn't think it did apply and he eventually begrudgingly agreed to put them as I wanted but said he'd have to note that it was my request on the final certificate.
The switches have been put at original height but I've tonight come home & found he's put the socket back plates at 450 mm. One of which is now at the height where the side of my bed is against the wall !
My question is - because this is essentially now a 'new' supply - does he have to put sockets at 450mm or am I right to think that because they have never complied with part M that they can be any height as long as they're not less safe than before ? (And I still believe Part M doesn't apply)
I wanted to check before I see him again on Monday .
Thanks
L
I've read lots of threads about part M only applying to new build and not for rewire of an existing house but I wanted to check if this was still correct in my case.
I have had an extension built to a 30s house and this required me to need to have my electricity supply moved - it previously came through from my neighbour's loft and was moved underground to enter my porch. So I guess I have a new supply ?
I'm now getting the house rewired to connect to a new consumer unit in new position.
The majority of my sockets are on skirting boards - except for 2 upstairs
Because of style of house ( high door knobs and high skirting boards) I want to keep my switches at current height and wanted the sockets just moved above the skirting board.
The electrician was adamant that part M applies and the switches and sockets had to be at 1200 and 450.
I argued that I didn't think it did apply and he eventually begrudgingly agreed to put them as I wanted but said he'd have to note that it was my request on the final certificate.
The switches have been put at original height but I've tonight come home & found he's put the socket back plates at 450 mm. One of which is now at the height where the side of my bed is against the wall !
My question is - because this is essentially now a 'new' supply - does he have to put sockets at 450mm or am I right to think that because they have never complied with part M that they can be any height as long as they're not less safe than before ? (And I still believe Part M doesn't apply)
I wanted to check before I see him again on Monday .
Thanks
L
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