Notifiable or Non Notifiable

[BPSman]

Evening all,

I hope you don't object to me asking, but would the entire replacement of a cable from an existing circuit (exiting from the circuit breaker), be regarded as Notifiable or Non Notifiable work?

The cable in question is for a cooker circuit and the reason I ask, is because it is not technically a New circuit.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Are all of the circuit characteristics identical as would be with a like for like replacement?

 

[BPSman]

Thank you for your reply. No, the run and location of the isolation switch and outlet is different.

 

[Fleeting]

Whether it is the same or not if you completely replace the circuit then yes it is.

 

[Murdoch]

Why are you asking?

 

[BPSman]

Why are you asking?

Because I am not part of a competent person scheme and don't want to make the mistake of carrying out Notifiable work without going through BC.
It is possible to reroute the existing cable, but would that be permissible as an alteration under Non Notifiable?

Many thanks

 

[BPSman]

Whether it is the same or not if you completely replace the circuit then yes it is.

Thank you

 

[mort2376]

If you reroute or extend the cable then its non notifiable as its not new unless the work is in a special location then it is notifiable because of the location no matter what you do.

Just reread that and hope it makes sense.

 

[Murdoch]

Whether it is the same or not if you completely replace the circuit then yes it is.

If you reroute or extend the cable then its non notifiable as its not new unless the work is in a special location then it is notifiable because of the location no matter what you do.

Just reread that and hope it makes sense.

There you go

2 opposing views.

 

[Fleeting]

He said 'entire replacement' not reroute or extend.

 

[Murdoch]

OP - you have to ask yourself does this apply:




This is England - not Wales

 

[Murdoch]

He said 'entire replacement' not reroute or extend.

He is not installing new ............ as in new circuit, he's replacing a cable using the same OCPD

 

[mort2376]

It is possible to reroute the existing cable, but would that be permissible as an alteration under Non Notifiable?

No @Fleeting he also asked about rerouting too.

 

[BPSman]

OP - you have to ask yourself does this apply:

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This is England - not Wales

Thank you. I am aware of this regulation, it just seemed to me possible to completely replace the cable in the circuit under Non Notifiable as it is not a New/Additional circuit.

 

[Fleeting]

He is not installing new ............ as in new circuit, he's replacing a cable using the same OCPD

Doesn't matter it requires notification if you completely replace a circuit whether use use the same device or not.

 

[Fleeting]

No @Fleeting he also asked about rerouting too.

Doesn't make much difference it needs notification.

 

[mort2376]

Doesn't make much difference it needs notification.

Why ?

A reroute of an existing circuit is not a new circuit. ?????????

 

[Fleeting]

Why ?

A reroute of an existing circuit is not a new circuit. ?????????

#1 'replacement of entire cable'.
I see we are at crossed purposes just read #6.

 

[Murdoch]

Doesn't matter it requires notification if you completely replace a circuit whether use use the same device or not.

not sure I agree with this. MWC and move on

 

[BPSman]

not sure I agree with this. MWC and move on

This is the reason for my original question. It seems a grey area to me, for using the OCPD, it is not technically a New circuit. Is there a Body whom I am able to contact for clarification?

Thanks again to all who have contributed. It is much appreciated.