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Requirements for AFDD's on new installations following amendment 2?

Jblades

Following the amendment to Regulation 421.1.7

This now states that AFDD protection for socket outlets and fixed current using equipment is now "required" rather than recommended. I was wanting to know peoples thoughts on this, as currently an RCBO/AFDD is coming in at around £100 each, meaning cost implications on new consumer units will be huge. The cost doesn't directly affect us as contractors but more the end user. This could possibly put people off the idea of upgrading their consumer unit, no matter how dangerous the existing one currently is.

 

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  • This what the 'Departures' box is for on the certificate. Unlike RCDs, there is no evidence that these things actually work, nor is there any regime in place to monitor their alleged effectiveness or otherwise. Until any of this changes,I shall refuse to the fit things. They stink of snake oil to me.

    You may wish to watch this excellent item on the subject.

    www.youtube.com/watch

  • in reply to whjohnson

    Your likely correct and I agree with your sentiments, however in court you have to ultimately consider yourself as in precarious position against the underwriting elite 

  • in reply to whjohnson
    whjohnson said:
    This what the 'Departures' box is for on the certificate.

    You are already now on the back foot. 'Departures' from BS EN 7671 suggests that you are conforming to another set of regulations.

    As an aside, I'm still strugggling with the responsibility of the PIR (EICR) checklist demarkation zone for 'External condition of intake equipment'

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  • in reply to whjohnson
    whjohnson said:
    This what the 'Departures' box is for on the certificate.

    You are already now on the back foot. 'Departures' from BS EN 7671 suggests that you are conforming to another set of regulations.

    As an aside, I'm still strugggling with the responsibility of the PIR (EICR) checklist demarkation zone for 'External condition of intake equipment'

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