IEE wiring regs 16th edition

RDW

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Do all external electrical wires have to comply, or just those fitted after a certain date ?

Thanks in advance
 
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RDW said:
Do all external electrical wires have to comply, or just those fitted after a certain date ?

Thanks in advance

With regard to the cable over your drive ?
 
Yes, across my drive my neighbour has an electric cable suspended by a taught catenary wire from his house to his garage to supply power, not much I suspect, just lights and some sockets. This cable and wire are about 8 feet from the ground.

I'm just trying to find out where I stand
 
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Nothing has to comply with BS7671 (IEE wiring regs). BS7671 is non-statutory.
Part P is statutory in England and Wales. BS7671 can be used as one method to comply with Part P.
 
There's an overview of the heights specified in the regs at http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Book/7.13.1.htm

However you'd probably be be better off looking at your deeds to see what rights he has re the drive. He may have rights of access but probably not to run an overhead cable if the drive itself is a part of your property on the plan of your property.

Maybe try posting your query on a solicitors forum - in the unlikely event that a free one exists! :LOL:
 

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