In article ,
(Fash) wrote:

Not acceptable, but unlikely to cause problems. Wiring should now not
be run
in cavities due to potential issues with condensation. Is there no way
you
can run the cables down within 150mm of a corner of the room, in which
case
you can do what you like, no need to worry about protecting the cable,
the
point being that no one is expected to bang a nail in to the corner of a
room since the picture would look a bit silly hanging there. Similarly
you
can run in the top 150mm from the ceiling wherever you like, BUT this
is not
true at the bottom of the wall.

Fash


The most simplest new location (from upstairs access) is down an 18 inch
wide wall between two doors. However, because of the narrowness of this
and the amount of cables, I will need to run cables for most of the six
inches at either side of it, leaving a six inch gap in the middle. Because
the wall is narrow, I'm concerned that at some time in the future there is
more chance of a nail/screw going into the wall within the six inch
margin. If I could run the cable in metal conduit for the drop, I wouldn't
be bothered. However, I don't want to run the risk of future damage -
possibly even done by myself without thinking!

Roger