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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 485441" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>I wouldn't be surprised if the fuse box was not installed by a qualified or competent person, as we see numerous builders, DIY, Kitchen fitter installed fuse boxes that lack basic good practice. If it dates from 2011 it should have been installed and documented in full compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations and part P building regulations and as such it should have various labels, warning signs &amp; notices defined in chapter 51 of BS7671, none of which are visible in your photograph. I am of the opinion if a person fails to do the simple tasks of labelling up a fuse-box correctly what other corners have been cut?</p><p></p><p>have you seen copies of the Electrical installation certificate and Building regulations compliance certificate for this fuse box installation? Are you aware of the guidance for inspection of testing of electrical installation? i.e. During installation work, circuits are tested &amp; results documented on an "Electrical Installation Certificate" Then further periodic inspection and testing should be carried out to verify it is still satisfactory for ongoing use. The duration guidance for domestic dwellings is 10 years or change of occupancy. (there should be a durable label giving the relevant dates for your installation). I would suggest getting a full inspection done if there are no documents already available.</p><p></p><p>Although there is guidance regarding proximity spacing and external influences reducing any harmful risks from heat, steam, fumes etc between services, in this instance I consider it more to do with preventing foreseeable work on one service damaging part(s) of the other service as per reg 582.3.3</p><p></p><p>Doc H.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 485441, member: 1607"] I wouldn't be surprised if the fuse box was not installed by a qualified or competent person, as we see numerous builders, DIY, Kitchen fitter installed fuse boxes that lack basic good practice. If it dates from 2011 it should have been installed and documented in full compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations and part P building regulations and as such it should have various labels, warning signs & notices defined in chapter 51 of BS7671, none of which are visible in your photograph. I am of the opinion if a person fails to do the simple tasks of labelling up a fuse-box correctly what other corners have been cut? have you seen copies of the Electrical installation certificate and Building regulations compliance certificate for this fuse box installation? Are you aware of the guidance for inspection of testing of electrical installation? i.e. During installation work, circuits are tested & results documented on an "Electrical Installation Certificate" Then further periodic inspection and testing should be carried out to verify it is still satisfactory for ongoing use. The duration guidance for domestic dwellings is 10 years or change of occupancy. (there should be a durable label giving the relevant dates for your installation). I would suggest getting a full inspection done if there are no documents already available. Although there is guidance regarding proximity spacing and external influences reducing any harmful risks from heat, steam, fumes etc between services, in this instance I consider it more to do with preventing foreseeable work on one service damaging part(s) of the other service as per reg 582.3.3 Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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