calling all sparks

theshogun · 11 Jul 2007

Hi just a quick one for all the electricians on here. What height do you fit your cu's /db's in brand new dwellings.

fattony · 11 Jul 2007

I dont think there is a set limit for the height of a CU, a little common sense is applied, it needs to be located somewhere its easily accessable so, I'd say max height of 1.7m.

theshogun · 11 Jul 2007

I have been in formed that the mcb centre line should be no more than 1200mm off f/f/l to met the building regs reguarding disabled accsess.

ColJack · 11 Jul 2007

that's top of the switches.. ( breakers.. ), so a little below the 1200mm f.f.l. to the center..

under the stairs is also a no-no these days since they can't get the wheelchair in..

what are the odds of a disabled person living in a 1st floor or upwards flat without lift access, that is limited that much in their range of motion they cannot reach what used to be regarded as a "regular" light switch?

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