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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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    Alan Capon:
    goldenboy1818:

    . . . The meter tails will only be about 800mm too long and not visible  . . . 


    Which is 27% longer than the maximum length the DNO specify.  


    If you did the same in my employers area, you would not get either the meter or the cutout fuse until you complied. We specify 2.500m maximum length to make it clear this is a maximum value. We would also walk away if a customers switch fuse appeared in a meter box. If there really isn’t anywhere else for it, you need to get the builder to sink a second meter box next to the one provided for the DNO’s exclusive use, and put your switch fuse in there. 


    Regards,


    Alan. 




    Hi Alan, out of interest, would your company be happy to have un-inspectable tails enclosed in the building fabric as suggested by the OP?


    OP, sounds like you need to ask the relevant DNO what their requirements are.


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    Alan Capon:
    goldenboy1818:

    . . . The meter tails will only be about 800mm too long and not visible  . . . 


    Which is 27% longer than the maximum length the DNO specify.  


    If you did the same in my employers area, you would not get either the meter or the cutout fuse until you complied. We specify 2.500m maximum length to make it clear this is a maximum value. We would also walk away if a customers switch fuse appeared in a meter box. If there really isn’t anywhere else for it, you need to get the builder to sink a second meter box next to the one provided for the DNO’s exclusive use, and put your switch fuse in there. 


    Regards,


    Alan. 




    Hi Alan, out of interest, would your company be happy to have un-inspectable tails enclosed in the building fabric as suggested by the OP?


    OP, sounds like you need to ask the relevant DNO what their requirements are.


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