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<blockquote data-quote="binky" data-source="post: 457018" data-attributes="member: 490"><p>it's not the ideal location, but perfectly acceptable in my opinion. Just have to be careful with the screws. There is nothing in the regs saying you can't do this that I can think of, and I have done this, and run cables behind skirting boards to overcome similar issues in the past. It isn't unusual to have cables behind architrave or around door frames anyway, usually for doorbells and alarms or door entry systems. The secret of using this method is to make sure any other trades are aware of where the cables are - co-operation to avoid mishaps. The alternative would be to channel the wall which would then mean reskimming the whole wall to get a good finish. Chances are the plasterer has caught the previous cable with the side of his trowel - they are good at that! </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="binky, post: 457018, member: 490"] it's not the ideal location, but perfectly acceptable in my opinion. Just have to be careful with the screws. There is nothing in the regs saying you can't do this that I can think of, and I have done this, and run cables behind skirting boards to overcome similar issues in the past. It isn't unusual to have cables behind architrave or around door frames anyway, usually for doorbells and alarms or door entry systems. The secret of using this method is to make sure any other trades are aware of where the cables are - co-operation to avoid mishaps. The alternative would be to channel the wall which would then mean reskimming the whole wall to get a good finish. Chances are the plasterer has caught the previous cable with the side of his trowel - they are good at that! [/QUOTE]
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