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
Regards
Adrian
