Hello all, i know its acceptable/complys with the regs to run cables through accessory boxes (i mean where the cable isnt terminated in the outlet) for example the return leg of a ring, but is it ok to run cables from a different circuit through the accessory.
The case i am thinking of is running a spur form a ring in a partition wall, but running the cable through the light switch back box (which is not a cavity box but a metal clad fixed to a noggin). The new spurred socket will be located very close to the light switch (as requested), and i could drop the cable down from the loft and through the light switch back box easily enough, which would save ripping apart the partion wall and patching it afterwards.
Does what i am suggesting sound acceptable and comply with regs?
Does it comply but is considered bad working practice?
If so what would you suggest is the best plan of attack?
The case i am thinking of is running a spur form a ring in a partition wall, but running the cable through the light switch back box (which is not a cavity box but a metal clad fixed to a noggin). The new spurred socket will be located very close to the light switch (as requested), and i could drop the cable down from the loft and through the light switch back box easily enough, which would save ripping apart the partion wall and patching it afterwards.
Does what i am suggesting sound acceptable and comply with regs?
Does it comply but is considered bad working practice?
If so what would you suggest is the best plan of attack?