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IET, Code of practice, Fuseboards.

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Because of the nature of my work I am interested in earthing matters and also keep an eye on the IET requirements. Around 3 years ago the IET published or were in the process of publishing a COP for Fuseboards/Consumer units. This coincided with the new rule of steel enclosed equipment. I seem to remember a few guys on here had paid for the book but it kept getting delayed. I wonder if it ever saw the light of day? Or perhaps they were refunded their money? I would be interested to know. Even after all these years we are asked by Electricians what to do and of course the answer has to be, (on a TT system) an upfront plastic enclosure with RCD. We cannot have an unearthed steel box. I am not in possession of the  IET guidance book on earthing/onsite guide because we have our own. 

It seems very strange, it was a major change to go steel, they would have sold many copies, or, being the cynic that I am, think would it have been a problem for them to give an official opinion on protection of the boards? Would really appreciate an answer on this!

Regards, UKPNZap


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    I have it on my Vital Source Book Shelf in electronic form. An interesting read with photos from the fire service of consumer unit fires? Also photos of experiments on plastic consumer units that demonstrate their combustibility. A read of this will leave you in no doubt about the suitability of plastic consumer units.
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    I have it on my Vital Source Book Shelf in electronic form. An interesting read with photos from the fire service of consumer unit fires? Also photos of experiments on plastic consumer units that demonstrate their combustibility. A read of this will leave you in no doubt about the suitability of plastic consumer units.
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