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I showed this picture to a joiner, who said due to building regulations I also need a handrail on the opposite wall. Does anyone know if this is true?

I also have a staircase that looks like this and am planning to do something similar. My question relates to the 2nd pic - this is like my set up except I have a wall on the right hand side upstairs instead of another handrail. The white horizontal board shown which runs along the roof to...

Apologies for asking this question again - looking at previous posts this has been covered already but there seems to be a mixture of answers. I am planning to install a wall hung sink in the bathroom, which is on a solid (outside) wall. I was planning to chase out the wall, insulate the...

I'm not an expert, but is any certification required for buildings up to 2 storeys (excluding flats)? http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/buildingstandards/guidance_electrical.htm Based on this looks like you can do pretty much anything as long as not relating to structural changes

OK - option 1 seems easier. So I'm basically wiring up a junction box but instead of cable to next supply I've got 2 cables going to lights (transformers). So connections should be: 1. Supply from CU L, switch L 2. Supply from CU N, light1 N, light2 N 3. light1 L, light2 L, switch N (ie...

OK - option 1 seems easier. So I'm basically wiring up a junction box but instead of cable to next supply I've got 2 cables going to lights (transformers). So connections should be: 1. Supply from CU L, switch L 2. Supply from CU N, light1 N, light2 N 3. light1 L, light2 L, switch N (ie...

Before I start - I am in Scotland, so Part P does not apply. I want to fit 5 20w lights under the kithchen wall units. I have 2x 10-60va transformers - but what is the best way to connect them so all the lights are operated by the same switch? 3 lights are in 1 transformer with the other...

Wow guys - I am only looking for a bit of friendly advice!! I should have made in clear in my original post that I am from Scotland (look at my location in my profile) and (as far as I am aware) Part P does not apply. Back to my original question. If run 4mm from a 20A MCB to the 20A DP...

I am planning in fit a 3.7kw oven. Hob will be gas. Planning to run 2.5mm cable from 20A MCB to 20A DP switch (placed above worktop near hob). - What type of cooker terminal outlet do I need? I've only seen 45A cooker outlet or a 13A FCU with nothing in between. - Where is the best...

Lights on RCD cos 240v downlight in zone 1. basically 2 circuits - 1 for upstairs & 1 for bathroom (not yet connected). original upstairs circuit trips, but when connect to bathroom circuit, does not trip. Only difference is cable between first junction box and CU. Checked this cable and...

I recently rewired upstairs lighting circuit (in Scotland so no Part P legislation). 1 circuit for upstairs lights, 1 for bathroom/ shower lights (RCD protected). At first the RCD tripped when I connected the new upstairs circuit. In attempt to find fault I connected a new cable straight...

I'm running 6mm^2 (3 core) SWA to my garage and am looking for some advice on how to properly terminate it into a plastic CU. I have the appropriate glands and understand that it would be better to terminate it into a metal box and then connect it to CU. Can someone please advise on the...

I know this topic has been done to death but after searching I can't find an answer to my problem. I am intending to run a circuit to my garage about 20ft from cu. Running from spare 32a MCB in CU (RCD protected). Power for fridge, tumble dryer, some light power tools. Intending CU...