Plastering over cables advice

[robertfree]

Hi

I've had builders come to rewire the electrics in the kitchen.

I've since had another electrician come around as I was slightly weary about their general level of work.

As the cabling was plastered over and not in conduit he was not willing
to issue a certificate as he said it was against regulations for not doing so.

My question is whether this true?

Other thing he picked up on was that electric socket for the washing machine under the worktop. Has to have a fused switch sitting on top of the worktop. Again is this the case?

Any opinions on these two things would be greatly appreciated.

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[Spark123]

Your electrician may not be allowed to issue certificates for work he has not installed. Your original electrician should issue an EIC or MWC for his own work.
If the washing machine is free standing then reading between the lines you do not need to have a switch above the counter however it is good practice to do so.

 

[robertfree]

Thanks for the quick reply. You guys are ACE!

What you are saying make sense.

As for plastering directly over cables and not using conduit is that against regulations?

 

[Spark123]

Don't think it is against the regs as such, however capping can stop the cable from being damaged during plastering, oval conduit does the same and also helps should you ever need to pull a new length of wire in.

 

[robertfree]

Arghhhhhhh and I pulled it all out after he frightend the day lights out me...

Thanks for advice . I'll go with the oval conduit.

You know where I could find it?
Looked at screwfix and they don't have any...

 

[Spark123]

Should be able to get it from any wholesaler. Is your 2nd spark going to be certifying it? TLC direct

 

[robertfree]

After he told me that its against regulations not using conduit.
I started ripping it out as I mentioned...

He did say that If I could replace it all and run it through conduit and him
doing all the CU bits he'll be willing to certify it. ( and of course placing wiring for washing machine switch)

That was after bit convincing though as I get the idea sparks do not really want to pick up work like this....


There is a TLC direct not far from here do you know if they will sell to non trade people?

 

[Spark123]

I don't see any reason why TLC won't sell to anyone who waves a wad of cash infront of them

Sometimes it is easier to do the work than to argue about the regulations with someone who is helping you out! The regulations are to be taken as a minimum requirement, if they are happier doing something over and above the regs then it might be better to keep them happy!!

 

[robertfree]

Talking about helping out. If your ever in London area I got a pint with your name on it

Ironically it was the first guy who was helping out and last spark saying what is regulation.

Still pondering if there is straight answer to this...

Thanks for help!

I best go buy some conduit then