- Joined
- 26 Aug 2016
- Messages
- 6,833
- Reaction score
- 1,010
- Country
Interesting old video, goes beyond the black and white of the regs into an interesting discussion on the grey area of professional judgement
I have not yet looked at the video but, in relation to the title of this thread, it's only a few weeks before the scope of this issue will (probably) be far wider than just 'exit routes'.Interesting old video, goes beyond the black and white of the regs into an interesting discussion on the grey area of professional judgement
BS7671:2018 DPC said:NOTE 2: This regulation precludes, for example, the use of non-metallic cable clips or cable ties as the sole means of support
where cables are clipped direct to exposed surfaces or suspended under cable tray, and the use of non-metallic cable
trunking as the sole means of support of the cables therein.
NOTE 3: Suitably spaced steel or copper clips, saddles or ties are examples that will meet the requirements of this regulation.
Do you really need a regulation to tell you to do that?
Yes.Does it really have to?
This is not an observation limited to or relating to this issue - it is one which applies to the entire generic system of any laws or regulations governing any behaviour or activities:After watching that video it seems that its common sense to use all metal fittings and ensure that no wires can fall down.
Since they chose not to impose a specification for how long the support systems should withstand a fire, yes.Do you really need a regulation to tell you to do that?
I don't know what the situation is in Australiabut, over here, the fibre plugs (which was previously more-or-less what they all were, after asbestos-based fixings disappeared) largely vanished in the UK two or three decades ago, replaced by plastic ones.... it did not show tests for metal screws into "fibre" plugs (a substitute for wooden plugs), which might to have been eventually expected to "char" but may have lasted much longer than the plastic plugs.
John,I don't know what the situation is in Australiabut, over here, the fibre plugs (which was previously more-or-less what they all were, after asbestos-based fixings disappeared) largely vanished in the UK two or three decades ago, replaced by plastic ones.
Kind Regards, John
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local