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Placing consumer unit?

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Hi everyone,


Could you please advise?


I have a rewire of a refurbished house. The clients want the CU very high up on the wall but I'd prefer the guidance in Part P and M and install around 1350mm-1450mm. So the wiring is as up to date as possible. Do I have to follow rules for a new build/dwelling or as it's refurbished can the CU be installed to previous building regs?


Thanks


Dee
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    You might want to point out to the client that a new CU - which is chock full of RCDs etc - is likely to trip a lot more often than their old one (assuming it didn't have any RCDs), and that even a fully able-bodied person might struggle to reset that tripped lighting circuit in the dark. And even if they're able bodied, they won't be forever. Or they might eventually sell the house to someone who is less able.


    When I replace my CU (still a 3036, still gathering the tuits), it will be moving from my cellar to somewhere on the ground floor where I can access it from a wheelchair. I watched the gradual decline of my father, and I assume that something similar will eventually happen to me.
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    You might want to point out to the client that a new CU - which is chock full of RCDs etc - is likely to trip a lot more often than their old one (assuming it didn't have any RCDs), and that even a fully able-bodied person might struggle to reset that tripped lighting circuit in the dark. And even if they're able bodied, they won't be forever. Or they might eventually sell the house to someone who is less able.


    When I replace my CU (still a 3036, still gathering the tuits), it will be moving from my cellar to somewhere on the ground floor where I can access it from a wheelchair. I watched the gradual decline of my father, and I assume that something similar will eventually happen to me.
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