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Hi can anyone tell me if there is a regulation concerning the minimum distance between an outdoor weatherproof socket and the incoming gas supply in a domestic premise. Many thanks.
There is no such regulation as far as I am aware. Though practical considerations and common sense would apply.
Gas pipes should be spaced at least 150mm from electrical sockets and at least 25mm away from electrical cables.
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stedon1
Thanks guys. Any idea where i can find that regulation?
I'm not sure it's actually a regulation. As far as I can make out. the closest one gets in the Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008) is in sections 528.3.3 and 5.8.3.4 edit: 528.3.4, which are just general statements about proximity of electrical and other services.
The 25mm and 150mm figures come from the IEE's "On-Site Guide", a companion publication to the Wiring Regulations, but not part of those regulations. However, by being in the OSG it would certainly be regarded as 'good practice'
Kind Regards, John.
As John has stated above
BS7671:2088 edit BS7671:2008 (528.3)
Covers it and the OSG offers guidance on how this can be achieved.
BS7671:2088 edit BS7671:2008 (528.3)
Covers it and the OSG offers guidance on how this can be achieved.
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stedon1
Many thanks. Can i assume then that an outdoor weatherproof socket 200mm from an outside recessed gas cavity box is acceptable?
I think was me that was asleep
The guidelines given in the OSG are in reference to..... now let me get this right.
BS6891:2005 (installation of low pressure gas pipework in domestic premises)
That's the one - Clause 8.16.2, no less
...and I hadn't actually notice that in the OSG - so it's really the 'Gas Pipework Regulations', rather than the 'Wiring Regulations' which result in those 25mm and 150mm figures - which explains why they don't exist in BS7671.
Kind Regards, John.
That will be absolutely fine.
More importantly ensure that the socket is on an RCD protected circuit.
That sounds fine. The 150mm figure relates to the distance to the nearest gas pipe, which I presume will be more than achieved with what you describe.
Kind Regards, John.
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Thanks again.
I understand that the 22nd edition of the wiring regs, which are due to be published in 2088 are considering it's inclusionThat's the one - Clause 8.16.2, no less
which explains why they don't exist in BS7671.
Kind Regards, John.
Maybe - but do you think we'll have any gas left by then? Gas pipes may by then have been decomissioned and those that remain in situ allowed (by the 22nd ed.) to be used as earth electrodesI understand that the 22nd edition of the wiring regs, which are due to be published in 2088 are considering it's inclusion
Kind Regards, John.
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