I'm sorry, but when exactly did I say that I would be signing a document and lieing on it?
You didn't, but LoveRocket said you would:
If you're responsible for concealing a cable in a wall because you've moved an accessory then, if you want to comply with BS 7671:2008, you have to RCD protect it. (Or use steel conduit etc)
Yes, but ColJack is a real electrician, working in the real world.
A world of realities - customers without bottomless pits of money, a world where common sense must be used. This world differs significantly from the world of internet forums and well-thumbed copies of BS7671 on the bedside table.
Which seems a pretty clear imputation from
LoveRocket that you wouldn't use an RCD or conduit etc to protect a cable you had newly concealed in a wall.
I pointed out to him that that was what he said, and all he did was to try and dismiss my concerns about such practices. You should note that he did not in any way retract what he said about you.
you can note the lack of RCD as a departure, a part of the declaration that you conveniently left off..
You may not do that, as any departure has to comply with 120.3 or 120.4. The latter would not be relevant in this case, but 120.3 would, and it says quite clearly that the resulting degree of safety of the installation shall not be less than that obtained by compliance.
Now - the argument about whether the increased safety provided by RCD protecting (or etc) all concealed cables was worth making it a regulation is a valid one, but until the IET retract, the requirement remains, and however marginal,
not complying with 522.6.7 is less safe than complying with it, and therefore that departure is not allowed.