Does metal capping count as mechanical protection

[marksecond]

I'm of the opinion that metal capping is not sufficient as mechanical protection when used outside of the safe zones but a friend of mine disagrees.

Could anyone be so kind as to settle this dispute?

Is there anywhere in the regs that specifically states what constitutes mechanical protection?

Cheers

Mark

 

[Spark123]

No, it does not provide enough protection for outside the safe zones. It provides protection for a plasterers trowel.
There is a bit in the regs, see 522-06-06

 

[marksecond]

Thanks for your help

 

[TANNERS]

TO BE ADEQUATE FOR PROTECTION UOTSIDE OF THE ZONES IT HAS TO B EARTHED

 

[Taylortwocities]

No tanners, to comply it must be run in EARTHED METAL CONDUIT or TRUNKING. Capping does not count.

TTC

 

[dingbat]

More specifically, the earthed covering should be suitable for use as a protective conductor.

But this oft-debated topic is largely irrelevant. With a bit of thought you can always run the cable in permitted routes.

 

[TANNERS]

u sure

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes we are sure. Read regs 522-06-06.

TTC