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metal fuse box building regs

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.19 PM

Is someone able to tell me approximately when the building regulations changed that means you have to have a metal box rather than a plastic one?

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4 Answers

IDLM Services Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Wokingham
Hi, Hope this helps: Chapter 42 - Protection against thermal effects Due to the number of consumer unit fires reported within domestic premises, Regulation 421.1.201 (UK only) has been added and requires consumer units and similar switchgear to have their enclosure manufactured from non-combustible material or be enclosed in a cabinet or enclosure constructed of non-combustible material and complying with Regulation 132.12. Please note: This regulation will be implemented on 1st January 2016 to allow for manufacturers to ensure an adequate supply of suitable cabinets or enclosures is available - See more at: https://www.niceic.com/contractor/essentials/3rd-amendment#sthash.Yx4gBWGn.dpuf
Answered11 March 2016
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Dan Dan The Electricman

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Tamworth
Just to add to the answers above the new regulation is not retrospective so no need to change unit solely to have a metal one but if you do change after Jan 1 16. It must meet the new regs
Answered15 March 2016
4

DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Rating: 5 out of 5
Grimsby
January 1st 2016 fully, Amendment 3, 7671 Electrical Regulations.
Answered11 March 2016
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