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Just thought I'd stick this on here for thoughts and opinions...
well all know:- New CU or new circuits = Part P notifiable.
But what about:- Moving a CU to opposite side of wall?
10way, Crabtree Split load board.
5x MCB's off RCD side.
2x MCB's and 2x RCBO's and one unused way off non-RCD side.
The 2 MCB's with no RCD protection are 6A light circuits.
Obviously plastic enclosure.
Other than the fact there are no previous certificates or inspection reports available,
it looks in to be pretty much an average CU, compliant with the period it was installed.
It's a new customer just bought house, (2up-2down semi),
and although many electricians say customers have never heard of Part P... this one has.
and along with a few other minor odds and sods, (outside light, convert single to double socket, TV aerial etc),
is asking for fuse box to be moved out of garage into downstairs loo, (opposite side of wall), for easier access if circuit trips.
They were specifically asking about certificates and Part P.
which made me think... Is it actually notifiable..??
If I don't add any extra circuits and it's not a new CU....
and altering existing circuits outside of special locations is non-notifiable..
Technically none of the work they want is within the scope of part P...
Unless we choose to change the CU for a bomb-proof metal coffin..
So the question pivots more around..
are you allowed to move a plastic fire trap without converting it to metal??
I don't recall doing a CU move without replacing it during move..
But this one does seem to be perfectly functional CU with RCD protection,
and a bit of a waste to replace just for the sake of metal "if required"..
Just pondering ??? ?:| :huh: :C
well all know:- New CU or new circuits = Part P notifiable.
But what about:- Moving a CU to opposite side of wall?
10way, Crabtree Split load board.
5x MCB's off RCD side.
2x MCB's and 2x RCBO's and one unused way off non-RCD side.
The 2 MCB's with no RCD protection are 6A light circuits.
Obviously plastic enclosure.
Other than the fact there are no previous certificates or inspection reports available,
it looks in to be pretty much an average CU, compliant with the period it was installed.
It's a new customer just bought house, (2up-2down semi),
and although many electricians say customers have never heard of Part P... this one has.
and along with a few other minor odds and sods, (outside light, convert single to double socket, TV aerial etc),
is asking for fuse box to be moved out of garage into downstairs loo, (opposite side of wall), for easier access if circuit trips.
They were specifically asking about certificates and Part P.
which made me think... Is it actually notifiable..??
If I don't add any extra circuits and it's not a new CU....
and altering existing circuits outside of special locations is non-notifiable..
Technically none of the work they want is within the scope of part P...
Unless we choose to change the CU for a bomb-proof metal coffin..
So the question pivots more around..
are you allowed to move a plastic fire trap without converting it to metal??
I don't recall doing a CU move without replacing it during move..
But this one does seem to be perfectly functional CU with RCD protection,
and a bit of a waste to replace just for the sake of metal "if required"..
Just pondering ??? ?:| :huh: :C