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What is the approved method of running electricity to outbuilding ?
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<blockquote data-quote="shockaroonie" data-source="post: 485690" data-attributes="member: 31754"><p>Hi I have just built a log cabin to rear of house and about to add electricity supply. I want this job done properly with a certificate to comply with local council standards etc central scotland. I have had 3 guys out with different versions of what I need done. The cabin is only 2 metres from my rear extension within which are 2 double sockets. The cabin is about 11 metres from main fuse box in house. I only want 3 sockets in cabin at floor level. I will use floor lamps so no ceiling lights required. My question is what is an approved least costly method of adding electric supply in this situation ? One guy said it must be wired direct from main fuse box only with armoured cable and with fuse box inside cabin otherwise it wont pass electricity board regulations.The 2nd guy said he can take spur from socket in the extension use armoured cable to cabin and that it doesnt need fuse box in cabin for only 3 sockets and he can supply certificate .Third guy said he would take spur from extension room double socket add a 20 amp isolator switch run armoured cable to cabin plus install fuse box in cabin and supply certificate. Can anyone confirm which of above are correct or suggest alternative ? </p><p></p><p>I do want to keep costs to minimum but within regulations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shockaroonie, post: 485690, member: 31754"] Hi I have just built a log cabin to rear of house and about to add electricity supply. I want this job done properly with a certificate to comply with local council standards etc central scotland. I have had 3 guys out with different versions of what I need done. The cabin is only 2 metres from my rear extension within which are 2 double sockets. The cabin is about 11 metres from main fuse box in house. I only want 3 sockets in cabin at floor level. I will use floor lamps so no ceiling lights required. My question is what is an approved least costly method of adding electric supply in this situation ? One guy said it must be wired direct from main fuse box only with armoured cable and with fuse box inside cabin otherwise it wont pass electricity board regulations.The 2nd guy said he can take spur from socket in the extension use armoured cable to cabin and that it doesnt need fuse box in cabin for only 3 sockets and he can supply certificate .Third guy said he would take spur from extension room double socket add a 20 amp isolator switch run armoured cable to cabin plus install fuse box in cabin and supply certificate. Can anyone confirm which of above are correct or suggest alternative ? I do want to keep costs to minimum but within regulations. [/QUOTE]
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