On Sunday, September 23, 2012 11:15:06 PM UTC+1, (unknown) wrote:
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 3:13:42 PM UTC+1, Jim K wrote:


Connections must be made inside something that can prevent spread of fire.. Jbox and ceiling rose both do that. I'm far from convinced thermoplastics will, as they simply melt when hot.

Given 69,000 house fires a year in the uk, with many deaths resulting, its one reg best not ignored.

Where does that statistic come from? 2010-11 statistics show 45,000 dwelling fires, of which 38,500 were accidental. Out of those, about 4000 were shown as being caused by electrical distribution (up from about 3000 in 2007, so obviously Part P is having an effect!).
Still worth making sure it doesn't hapen to you, though.