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Armoured Cable
Hi All!
Does anyone know what the regulations are for running armoured cable above ground or attached to a fence. I need to run a mains power line to my shed which will become the nerve centre of my garden lighting project. For part of the distance I can bury the cable underground hence the proposal of using armoured cable, but without going into too much detail the final 2 metres have to cross a small paved area. It is not feasible to bury the cable here because of several built obstructions. Can I run it at ground level on the surface of the paved area where it cannot be walked on or attach it to a fence that borders the paved area and runs up to the shed Ta for any suggestions Richard |
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Aah, PartP!
Under Part P of the building regulations I think you need to get this either approved by building control or installed by an approved electrician; this requirement came into effect from 1/1/2005. As I understand it, it is perfectly acceptable to do as you propose, ie run armoured cable along a fence providing that it is protected from damage ie: 1) Situated in a position where its not going to be exposed to particular risk (reasonably high up on fence) 2) Properly secured using appropriate cleats (get these from B&Q or electrical factors) 3) Where it comes out of the ground it should have some additional mechanical protection such as a piece of plastic pipe to protect it from spades and feet etc. There are also requirements regarding the buried section regarding depth, warning tape and/or protective tiles. I'm not an electrician but installed several runs of armoured cable before it became "unsafe" for me to do so; this reply is based on my recollection of the regulations etc I researched at the time. |
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