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Tim Watts[_3_]

On 21/09/16 08:52, wrote:
Hi all

I read this thread with great interest.

I have an outside waterproof double socket which is wired via armoured cable to my consumer unit. I now need another 2 sockets run from this one.

When I called the local building control folks they said that if I did this myself, I would need it checked by a qualified spark. He suggested I just run the 2 sockets on a lead which is plugged in to the existing socket. Since this is regarded as temporary then it was not covered.

My reading of the above and the FAQ is that since 2013 this is no longer required and I am ok to do this. Is this true? TBH I can't quite recall when I spoke with building control but I doubt it was that long ago.

Thanks

Lee.

You are correct, they are out of date (if you are in England, not Wales).