I have not seen on this forum much about the mandating 30mA RCD protection for all sockets with the removal of the Risk Assessment exception in the AMD2 DPC.
But is something which says, "if I fit an RCD, the equipment won't work" a risk assessment?
Isn't it more about who is permitted to plug in what. So the office cleaner cannot unplug the servers during her rounds and in any event, why does her (or his) regularly PAT tested floor polisher, which is also properly maintained, present a risk?
The problem with the current reg. is that it only requires a documented risk assessment, not a competent one! In answer to JP, I'd keep things as they are, but I have no strong feelings.
But is something which says, "if I fit an RCD, the equipment won't work" a risk assessment?
Isn't it more about who is permitted to plug in what. So the office cleaner cannot unplug the servers during her rounds and in any event, why does her (or his) regularly PAT tested floor polisher, which is also properly maintained, present a risk?
The problem with the current reg. is that it only requires a documented risk assessment, not a competent one! In answer to JP, I'd keep things as they are, but I have no strong feelings.
