height of cu
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Besides:
'8.1 The aim is to assist those people whose reach is limited to use the dwelling more easily by locating wall-mounted switches and socket outlets at suitable heights.
8.2 Switches and socket outlets for lighting AND OTHER EQUIPMENT should be located so that they are easily reachable.'
Is a CU not just a box of switches for other equipment which is also wall mounted?
I return to my original stance that this could be interpreted to include CU's!
Ban-All-Sheds if you read this then I have to say you know your Building Regs... what do you think?
'8.1 The aim is to assist those people whose reach is limited to use the dwelling more easily by locating wall-mounted switches and socket outlets at suitable heights.
8.2 Switches and socket outlets for lighting AND OTHER EQUIPMENT should be located so that they are easily reachable.'
Is a CU not just a box of switches for other equipment which is also wall mounted?
I return to my original stance that this could be interpreted to include CU's!
Ban-All-Sheds if you read this then I have to say you know your Building Regs... what do you think?
'who is right 7671 or part m'
Where have I said that BS7671 and part m are in conflict? (sorry tired!)
Where have I said that BS7671 and part m are in conflict? (sorry tired!)
Sorry, see what you mean now - I would go by Part M over the OSG as it is part of the Building regs and therefore a statutory document, where as BS7671 & the OSG are not!
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Fair play pensdown - I have to admit this exercise has done nowt but confuse me either! I still think 8.2 applies to all newbuilds but I can't find proof either way (Part M is a long document!) so i'm happy to agree to differ... it's been a good debate! As you say mate Mr 2 jags is always trying to confuse (and rob!)
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The CU doesnt need to be as low as the switches, but there are new quide lines on the height.
I remember seeing it in a mag - either the nic or the prof elec.
Assumed it was a BC reg due to come out...
I remember seeing it in a mag - either the nic or the prof elec.
Assumed it was a BC reg due to come out...
Forget about disabled people
Read the cover of Part M - its about accessibility for all (not just people with disabilities)
we are all getting older and less mobile, in 30 years time we will be thankful that the sparks of today put sockets and switches at heights where we dont have to bend or reach too much for our frail old bodies
Read the cover of Part M - its about accessibility for all (not just people with disabilities)
we are all getting older and less mobile, in 30 years time we will be thankful that the sparks of today put sockets and switches at heights where we dont have to bend or reach too much for our frail old bodies
131-12-01 Electrical equipment shall be arranged so as to afford as may be necessary:
(i) sufficient space for the inititial installation and later replacement of individual items
(ii) accessibility for operation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.
513-01-01 Except for a jont in cables where Section 526 allows such a joint to be inaccessible, every item of equipment shall be arranged so as to facilitate its operation, inspection and maintenance and access to each connection. Such facility shall not be significantly impaired by mounting equipment in an enclosure or a compartment.
(i) sufficient space for the inititial installation and later replacement of individual items
(ii) accessibility for operation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.
513-01-01 Except for a jont in cables where Section 526 allows such a joint to be inaccessible, every item of equipment shall be arranged so as to facilitate its operation, inspection and maintenance and access to each connection. Such facility shall not be significantly impaired by mounting equipment in an enclosure or a compartment.
BOB NUTS said:Forget about disabled people
Read the cover of Part M - its about accessibility for all (not just people with disabilities)
we are all getting older and less mobile, in 30 years time we will be thankful that the sparks of today put sockets and switches at heights where we dont have to bend or reach too much for our frail old bodies
I was just thinking, I plan not to drop off the perch before I got old(er) and (more) infirm.
I will check this out with BCO Monday. Still sounds silly to me. To make installation look tidy cu's have been mounted just below ceiling to hide cables. To have it at max 1200mm need a rather large channel in a solid wall to hide cables. I know what your saying about disabled people but where do you draw the line.
at max 1200mm!!!
at max 1200mm!!!DIYnot Local
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