Hello - long time lurker, first time poster...
Just moved into a new build about 2 months ago.
Investigating an issue this afternoon with soil vent in roof space which required I move a bunch of insulation out of the way in the loft.
As expected there are cables for lighting running around on top of plasterboard ceiling.
What I didn't expect to see was how they are connected.
No junction boxes, push fits etc, just chic-blocks wrapped in electrical tape.
Is this within building regs?
I guess as they're in the loft space the choc blocks are classed as accessible (even when under a good depth of insulation)??
If it's something that needs to be sorted 'officially' I'll get onto the developers customer care, otherwise I'm considering replacing with proper connectors or maybe even just spending a few quid on choc-boxes for peace of mind.
What do you think?
Thanks
Stef
Just moved into a new build about 2 months ago.
Investigating an issue this afternoon with soil vent in roof space which required I move a bunch of insulation out of the way in the loft.
As expected there are cables for lighting running around on top of plasterboard ceiling.
What I didn't expect to see was how they are connected.
No junction boxes, push fits etc, just chic-blocks wrapped in electrical tape.
Is this within building regs?
I guess as they're in the loft space the choc blocks are classed as accessible (even when under a good depth of insulation)??
If it's something that needs to be sorted 'officially' I'll get onto the developers customer care, otherwise I'm considering replacing with proper connectors or maybe even just spending a few quid on choc-boxes for peace of mind.
What do you think?
Thanks
Stef