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Temporary extension leads in Healthcare Environment for Short Power Shutdowns

Adrian B
Quick question which hopefully somebody may be able to help with:


I have a hospital tower block with 2 rising busbars, east and west.  I need to shut down the East busbar to carry out modification works to the East side LV Switch Panel.

5 years ago, the Trust (Hospital) did this exact same procedure and the electrical contractor at the time supplied dozens of extension leads to enable more essential (but not life critical) power supplies to be kept up and running for a period of half a day during the panel shut down.  The contractor also provided temporary lighting where necessary (i.e. festoon type + emergency fittings).

5 years later (now) the contractor is suggesting that it is against regulations to provide temporary extension leads and a fire risk.  I understand that a risk assessment needs to be carried out and agreed with the Trust to carry these works out, but, I personally cannot find any mention of this being unacceptable within regulations.

Can anyone advise if this is the case?

Thanks in advance for any response


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Adrian
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    I am not aware of any regulation that specifically prohibits extension leads in a healthcare building.

    AFAIK there IS an NHS policy against long term use of extension leads in clinical areas. But the proposed use is only short term.


    Proper care is required to avoid trip hazards, and to not overload any extension lead, nor any part of the fixed installation that is supplying the extra load.

    One specific caveat is the prevalence of self closing fire doors, extensions leads will prevent these from fully closing. Work arounds include fire wardens who will remove the leads and close the doors in case of emergency.

    Or perhaps finding a different route, including externally via windows.
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    I am not aware of any regulation that specifically prohibits extension leads in a healthcare building.

    AFAIK there IS an NHS policy against long term use of extension leads in clinical areas. But the proposed use is only short term.


    Proper care is required to avoid trip hazards, and to not overload any extension lead, nor any part of the fixed installation that is supplying the extra load.

    One specific caveat is the prevalence of self closing fire doors, extensions leads will prevent these from fully closing. Work arounds include fire wardens who will remove the leads and close the doors in case of emergency.

    Or perhaps finding a different route, including externally via windows.
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