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New build fuseboard

goldenboy1818
Hi guys a couple of small questions i wondered if you would be able to help me out with.


1 In a new build would anyone have a issue with a fuseboard being in a upstairs cupboard ? as long as its still 1350/1450mm off the ground ?


2 I know main tails are meant to be max 3meters, if this was pushed to say 3.8 / 4 meters is this a major issue ?


Thank you for anyone taking the time to help and reply
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    Chris Pearson:
    goldenboy1818:

    They have already fitted a isolator (not fused) and room in the white box is very tight now


    Doesn't help!


    The height of the CU isn't a hard and fast rule, but the idea is that an occupier in a wheelchair should be able to reach it.




    I would be very careful on consumer unit heights 

    https://www.labc.co.uk/news/dont-forget-building-regulations-part-m-change


    I also wouldn’t fit a switch fuse in the meter cabinet. Have you done the 1st fix? Could you possibly fit a flush consumer unit downstairs?


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    Chris Pearson:
    goldenboy1818:

    They have already fitted a isolator (not fused) and room in the white box is very tight now


    Doesn't help!


    The height of the CU isn't a hard and fast rule, but the idea is that an occupier in a wheelchair should be able to reach it.




    I would be very careful on consumer unit heights 

    https://www.labc.co.uk/news/dont-forget-building-regulations-part-m-change


    I also wouldn’t fit a switch fuse in the meter cabinet. Have you done the 1st fix? Could you possibly fit a flush consumer unit downstairs?


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