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Light sockets

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Something that has puzzled me for years.


Bayonet cap and Edison screw light bulbs can be removed without tools thus exposing potentially live terminals and presenting a distinct shock hazard.  made worse by the fact that you often need to stand on a chair to remove the bulb.   There are millions of these installed yet the regs seem quite happy with the situation.
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  • Is there nothing in the regs that says live parts must not be accessible without tools?

    Sort of - but there are specific exceptions for ceiling roses, cord operated switches and BC & ES lampholders. (See BS 7671 reg 416.2.4)

      - Andy.
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  • Is there nothing in the regs that says live parts must not be accessible without tools?

    Sort of - but there are specific exceptions for ceiling roses, cord operated switches and BC & ES lampholders. (See BS 7671 reg 416.2.4)

      - Andy.
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