I'm running new wires for sockets and lights,
but the existing notches and holes in the woodwork are in the wrong places for Part P.

I hesitate to drill new holes further weakening the structure.

Is it OK to use exisiting notches?
I have some steel plates to go voer them which I bought from CPC Farnell

[George]

On 02/12/17 16:17, DICEGEORGE wrote:
I'm running new wires for sockets and lights,
but the existing notches and holes in the woodwork are in the wrong places for Part P.

I hesitate to drill new holes further weakening the structure.

Is it OK to use exisiting notches?

Of course - because they are there and you are not introducing
additional weaknesses (the hole spacing regs are building regs, not
electrical regs as such - they are mentioned in the electrical regs
guides as they are relevant.

I have some steel plates to go voer them which I bought from CPC Farnell

If the cable is 50mm from the top of the joist, that is a very wise move

On 02/12/2017 16:17, DICEGEORGE wrote:
I'm running new wires for sockets and lights,
but the existing notches and holes in the woodwork are in the wrong places for Part P.

I hesitate to drill new holes further weakening the structure.

Is it OK to use exisiting notches?
I have some steel plates to go voer them which I bought from CPC Farnell


That one is down to the BCO.

But he would be insane IMHO if he made you drill more holes.




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Adam

replying to DICEGEORGE, Iggy wrote:
You're absolutely right with the steel plates to satisfy the regs, they should
be thick and/or hardened. Use the old holes and anything too close to the edge
should get a Safety Plate, applies to pipes too. If you need more or desire
made-for - Expamet Galvanised Steel Safe Plate
http://www.diy.com/departments/expam...e/35545_BQ.prd

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Iggy, those are like the plates I have.
EXPAMET GALVANISED STEEL SAFE PLATE
I may need more though.
thanks
George

On Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:44:13 PM UTC, Iggy wrote:
replying to DICEGEORGE, Iggy wrote:
You're absolutely right with the steel plates to satisfy the regs, they should
be thick and/or hardened. Use the old holes and anything too close to the edge
should get a Safety Plate, applies to pipes too. If you need more or desire
made-for - Expamet Galvanised Steel Safe Plate
http://www.diy.com/departments/expam...e/35545_BQ.prd

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