No doubt that Mr Pearson’s wife/girlfriend could define premature but in common parlance and without stated parameters, the meaning will be subjective. However, when one considers the intention of the regulation then an approach to the matter of securing cables can be better assessed. Electricians should be capable of applying reasonably informed judgement as to whether their  wiring systems are secured to prevent premature collapse in the event of fire.

No doubt that Mr Pearson’s wife/girlfriend could define premature but in common parlance and without stated parameters, the meaning will be subjective. However, when one considers the intention of the regulation then an approach to the matter of securing cables can be better assessed. Electricians should be capable of applying reasonably informed judgement as to whether their  wiring systems are secured to prevent premature collapse in the event of fire.