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Reference Methods
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Wondered what installation reference method people might be using for a T&E cable on a masonry wall that is then covered with plasterboard, ie a typical dot and dab affair. I think "C" is correct as all installation methods involving a cable in contact with a wall and NO insulation map to reference method "C". Wouldn't think the plasterboard or covering the cable with capping would make any difference. I raised the question due to seeing A,B, & C on various other contractors certs.
Tom, my apologies, I hijacked the thread a bit. ? Cables are found in masonry all over the place - domestics, the smarter common areas, the public side of hotels, etc.) and I have no doubt that "C" is correct and I agree with your rule of thumb.
In the example that I described, I went for 100# to be on the safe side. I don't know what was stuffed in the ceilings after I left. The only potential bugbear would be that 4 mm² would no longer do for a radial on a 32 A breaker.
I also agree concerning EIC as opposed to EICR - difficult to know exactly what is below (or above) the surface. Of course when you come to do an EICR, you will be presented with a folder containing the EIC and any previous EICRs will you not? ?
Presented with an EIC, thats happened nearly as often as i've won the Euromillions jackpot ?
The new fangled 100# are at least straightforward looking but only mention stud walls and ceilings. Pretty sure they'd all be "A" in old money.
Tom, my apologies, I hijacked the thread a bit. ? Cables are found in masonry all over the place - domestics, the smarter common areas, the public side of hotels, etc.) and I have no doubt that "C" is correct and I agree with your rule of thumb.
In the example that I described, I went for 100# to be on the safe side. I don't know what was stuffed in the ceilings after I left. The only potential bugbear would be that 4 mm² would no longer do for a radial on a 32 A breaker.
I also agree concerning EIC as opposed to EICR - difficult to know exactly what is below (or above) the surface. Of course when you come to do an EICR, you will be presented with a folder containing the EIC and any previous EICRs will you not? ?
Presented with an EIC, thats happened nearly as often as i've won the Euromillions jackpot ?
The new fangled 100# are at least straightforward looking but only mention stud walls and ceilings. Pretty sure they'd all be "A" in old money.
