help installing sockets in timber frame wall

alex2006 · 23 Mar 2008

hi folks
ive bought a semi detached house, and i need to install a couple of sockets. the house is timber framed, and on the shared wall i cut a hole to take a flush socket box. the wall is made up of 3 layers of plasterboard. behind the plasterboard is a void, with what i presume is next doors wall.
the question is, am i allowed to cut these holes into this wall ?
thanks

Nige F · 23 Mar 2008

so it was you making the noise behind my wall..I`ll incur the Party wall Act against you

^woody^ · 23 Mar 2008

Not for putting a socket in you won't. The PWA does not apply in this situation.

alex2006 · 23 Mar 2008

why cant i fit a socket into this ?
the previous owner had a single socket installed in the wall.
cheers

Shytalkz · 23 Mar 2008

Woody was replying to Nige, not you Alex

alex2006 · 23 Mar 2008

oops !
if i do fit these sockets, would it be ok to fill the void behind them with unibond no more gaps ?theres a fire resistant version at wickes.

^woody^ · 23 Mar 2008

You would need to provide more details about the wall construction, as you may be compromising the fire protection integrity of the wall, in which case you may need to fit specific boxes. Or if there are any other [original] sockets or fittings on this wall have a look behind them to see whats been done

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