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Old Distribution Board and Present Certification

Recently we have been asked to install new cabling from an existing DB board (which is very old BS88 style fuses). I have been told that in order to certify the work then we have to change the DB board.
  • Is this absolutely correct, are there circumstances where you can add cables(s) to existing DB board and ensure your work/modifications are 18th Edition compliant?

  • Otherwise when cabling for new kit was required then installations would have to change DB boards on regular occurrences.

  • I would imagine there are circumstances that this would be deemed not realistic or practicable (which seems to be the expression used).


On this occasion its a 3ph DB board.


Could any of you comment on your experiences in this area please?
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  • I think it simply a matter of having no RCD on the socket, but as you all suggest here that does NOT mean you cant certify your own cabling works.


    I suppose as you suggest we could also use a separate enclosure for RCD to tidy it up.
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  • I think it simply a matter of having no RCD on the socket, but as you all suggest here that does NOT mean you cant certify your own cabling works.


    I suppose as you suggest we could also use a separate enclosure for RCD to tidy it up.
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