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Bathrooms, Rcd's, bonding & lack of & grey area's in the regs.
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<blockquote data-quote="SLIPSHOD &amp; SLAPDASH" data-source="post: 266247" data-attributes="member: 16"><p>Whilst carrying out a inspection it was noted no local bonding nor no Rcd protection was present in the bathroom . 2 circuits in the room, light &amp; fan on one &amp; shower on the other. All pipework was copper. The shower was new so should have an Rcd as the manufacturers instructions say. What would everyone code the lack of Rcd(s) and bonding. I know i am going to get the 3rd degree over this point from the owner so need to make sure i am not 'overcoding' it.</p><p></p><p>The flat was built around 83 and appears to have no main bonding, the main earth is 6mm straight into the PME head. Old Wylex board with wooden frame &amp; no back but fixed to a brick wall.</p><p></p><p>Mcb's have been retro fitted but no Rcd's. The flat is ground floor but no Rcd's for sockets for equipment that may be used outside, let alone the current regs for all sockets and the buried cables. The owner knows a fair amount and questioning every point i have made claiming the installation is satisfactory as the regs are not retrospective. I have put him right about a few things but need to check the BRB before i answer all his concerns</p><p></p><p>All comments welcome.</p><p></p><p>Edit, i meant BGB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH, post: 266247, member: 16"] Whilst carrying out a inspection it was noted no local bonding nor no Rcd protection was present in the bathroom . 2 circuits in the room, light & fan on one & shower on the other. All pipework was copper. The shower was new so should have an Rcd as the manufacturers instructions say. What would everyone code the lack of Rcd(s) and bonding. I know i am going to get the 3rd degree over this point from the owner so need to make sure i am not 'overcoding' it. The flat was built around 83 and appears to have no main bonding, the main earth is 6mm straight into the PME head. Old Wylex board with wooden frame & no back but fixed to a brick wall. Mcb's have been retro fitted but no Rcd's. The flat is ground floor but no Rcd's for sockets for equipment that may be used outside, let alone the current regs for all sockets and the buried cables. The owner knows a fair amount and questioning every point i have made claiming the installation is satisfactory as the regs are not retrospective. I have put him right about a few things but need to check the BRB before i answer all his concerns All comments welcome. Edit, i meant BGB [/QUOTE]
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