On 10 Mar 2005, Chris Bacon wrote

Harvey Van Sickle wrote:
On 10 Mar 2005, Chris Bacon wrote
Chris Bacon wrote:
No Spam wrote:
Now you know the REAL reason why they changed the colours from
red and black. Anyone buying huge stocks of old twin and
earth will have a guaranteed business from DIY'ers for years.

If I need to replace a piece of cable that's been damaged, for
instance between two sockets, do I need to tell anyone about
it?

Hm? Any ideas?

The guidelines I've read on Part P have stated that simple
replacement of existing installations aren't notifiable, but I'm
not sure if that applies in the "special areas" (kitchens and
bathrooms).

So, if I want to convert my old radial to a ring, the pen-pushers
won't be able to tell. Great!

Well, they may not be able to tell, but AIUI, since it's altering the
system (and not just replacing), it would need to be notified.

Many of the local authority sites have posted the guidelines -- this
one's from the EastHerts site (which also defines the "Special
Locations" mentioned below); it's at
http://www.eastherts.gov.uk/building...ulations_PartP
..htm#appendixa

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Appendix A - Minor Work that need not be notified to Building Control

Work consisting of:

* Replacing accessories such as socket outlets, control switches
and ceiling roses
* Replacing the cable for a single circuit only where damaged (a)
* Re-fixing or replacing the enclosures of existing installation
components (b)
* Providing mechanical protection to existing fixed installations
(c)

Work that is not in a kitchen or special location and does not involve
a special installation (d) and consists of:

* Adding lighting points (light fittings and switches) to an
existing circuit (e)
* Adding socket outlets and fused spurs to an existing ring or
radial circuit (e)
* Installing or upgrading main or supplementary equipotential
bonding (f)

Notes

(a)On condition that the replacement cable has the same current
carrying capacity, follows the same route and does not serve more than
one sub-circuit through a distribution board.
(b) If the circuit's protective measures are unaffected.
(c) If the circuit's protective measures and current carrying capacity
of conductors are unaffected by increased thermal insulation.
(d) Special locations and installations are listed in Appendix B below.
(e) Only if the existing circuit protective device is suitable and
provides protection for the modified circuit, and other relevant safety
provisions are satisfactory.
(f) Such work needs to comply with other applicable legislation such as
the Gas Safety (installation and use) regulations.

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Cheers,
Harvey