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metal consumer unit hinges

aligarjon
Hi Guys.  In 2016 when we started fitting metal consumer units i am pretty sure i read that the lid covering the circuit breakers  hinge should be hinged at the top so that it doesn't get left down and potentially compromise the fire rating.   I did an EICR this morning on what was a new build dwelling in 2016 that has a metal CU with the hinge at the bottom.  The BG CU is still sold at a well known DIY store as i have just looked.    Was the hinge requirement dropped.   All i can find is 421-1-201 which mentions it's construction but no mention of the hinge position.


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Gary
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    As far as I'm aware anything about hinges is just manufacturer gold-plating / marketing. It's never been a specific BS 7671 requirement and I doubt it's in the standard for CUs (BS EN 61439 ) as as far as I'm aware that still allows for plastic enclosures.


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    As far as I'm aware anything about hinges is just manufacturer gold-plating / marketing. It's never been a specific BS 7671 requirement and I doubt it's in the standard for CUs (BS EN 61439 ) as as far as I'm aware that still allows for plastic enclosures.


      - Andy.
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