periodic inspection

[teddyc]

Hi

Testing 1st floor office floor sockets is there a need for them to be RCD protected as it is impossible for them to be used for outside use, what recommendation code should i use.

Thanks

 

[kme]

A bit more info needed - sorry; and welcome to the forum.

1. Are the sockets going to be used by anyone:

a) not employed by the company?

B) for any equipment other than the company`s?

2. What is the wiring system? Does the wiring itself require protection?

3. What is the earthing system / EFLI at the outlets? Do you need to provide "additional protection" to comply with disconnection times for the OCPD?

4. Can you apply one of the "get out" clauses for sockets < 20A?

Give us that lot, and we`ll talk some more......

KME

 

[matt.leung]

dont forget, if they where rcd'ed computer leak current over time tripping the circuit.

is there any design info for the installation you to read over.

 

[teddyc]

Don't think anyone outside of company going to use sockets, only there equipment being used.

Wiring is in concealed metal floor trunking

Earth loop impedance is 0.28

 

[Evans Electric]

As far as I know then, RCD is not required , the words cans and worms come to mind , probably 16th edit. leave it alone .

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

I find 99.9% of PIR will have at least a code 4 starter for, 'Wired to an earlier version of the regulations'

 

[matt.leung]

i was reading an artical today, and it stated that on the new PIR forms, there will be no code 4's anymore.