In article ,
Matt wrote:
The reality is that unprotected wiring, buried in plaster in walls
that may be disturbed by all and sundry who have ever seen a DIY
programme is permitted....but wiring behind a skirting board that may
remain in place for half a century isn't. It's a funny old world.

Yes - I've oft wondered about the reasoning here. Who nails into skirting?

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