Not quite. Extending an existing cct is not notifiable outside of special locations. So adding a spur, FCU fitting a few downlights does not need to be notified. However your work needs to comply with the 17th edn.If you modify or alter the cct in any way it immediately becomes notifiable and must conform to the 17th.
Not so sure about "fitting a few downlighters" not being notifiable...Not quite. Extending an existing cct is not notifiable outside of special locations. So adding a spur, FCU fitting a few downlights does not need to be notified. However your work needs to comply with the 17th edn.So it would need RCD protecting - but some would just protect the alteration (eg RCD incoperated FCU) and some would divert the whole cct at the cu through a stand alone RCD. There is much debate whether the whole cct needs upgrading or just you alteration, the majority on here lie with just your new work must comply. Assuming, of course, that the wiring was buried in a wall or in a bathroom etc etc.
its fairly clear for many things.Not so sure about "fitting a few downlighters" not being notifiable... Part P is a strange one sometimes. For example, you can install outside lights and if they are taken off the lighting cct then it is not notifiable - but taken off a ring main then it is.
Not quite:its fairly clear for many things.fitting a few downlights. notifiable in a special location. otherwise non-notifiable
outside light. i dont see how getting a feed form lighting circuit or socket makes any difference to it being notifiable or not.
Spot on thereThings are not so simple these days . A simple job can turn rather costly and a customer can often think that you are trying it on . However You are the professional and your advice is genuine as regs have to be followed to cover yourself in this finger pointing society in which we live . O)
Good thing i dont install 12V downlights often thenNot quite:downlights in a special location: notifiable
mains 240V downlights not in a special location: not notifiable
elv 12V downlights (with trannies) not in a special location: notifiable
This is because elv lighting installations (except CE marked pre assembled sets) are a special installation. See table 2 under general guidance in the approved document.
Or you could just do it the wrong way. Went to fit a bathroom cabinet Friday evening. Room was converted from part of bedroom with shower, loo and basin in. Downlights and supply for cabinet had been put in by customers brother in laws electrician. I said would need to check if circuit was Rcd protected and you've guessed it was not. Customer phoned electrician and his answer was he had done it to the 16th edition. Perhaps I will have to use that one.Things are not so simple these days . A simple job can turn rather costly and a customer can often think that you are trying it on . However You are the professional and your advice is genuine as regs have to be followed to cover yourself in this finger pointing society in which we live . O)
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