New circuit into plastic DB

[flyingsparks]

I have my Napit inspection coming up, one job I thought of taking him to is a house extension recently finished, but the new circuits (sockets, and lights) are connected into an existing dual split PLASTIC DB. Any problem with this?

 

[Risteard]

Leaving your question aside for the minute the implication seems to be that Regulation compliance is only for assessment jobs!

 

[securespark]

What problems do you anticipate arising?

 

[deadshort]

No problem, you did not install the CU after Jan 16, did you ? You're
only responsible for your additional circuits.


DS

 

[flyingsparks]

Leaving your question aside for the minute the implication seems to be that Regulation compliance is only for assessment jobs!

Not at all, it is a job local to here which would be ideal to show him. I always work to the regulations.

 

[flyingsparks]

No problem, you did not install the CU after Jan 16, did you ? You're
only responsible for your additional circuits.


DS

No I installed the DB about 2 years ago when I rewired the main house. That's my concern, my new additional circuits are suppled from the plastic DB. The customer (quite rightly) didn't want the additional expense of ripping out a perfectly good plastic DB which is only a couple years old - or adding a new metal one for the 2 new circuits.

 

[Risteard]

Leaving your question aside for the minute the implication seems to be that Regulation compliance is only for assessment jobs!

Not at all, it is a job local to here which would be ideal to show him. I always work to the regulations.

I'm sure you do - but it was implicit in the question whether it was a suitable job to show your assessor!

 

[deadshort]

The CU was not installed after Jan 16 , no issues with your job then.

Regards,

DS

 

[flyingsparks]

Thanks DS, as I thought but you clarified it.
Ta.