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Location of a distribution Board

Tony Scannelli

We manufacture modular student accommodation. Each module has a small distribution board located within a cupboard inside the module. I want to move this distribution board to the Landlord riser. The student will then have no access to this. I would like a 2 hour fire rated hatch to access the distribution board so the student can re-set a RCBO if one trips out of hours. This hatch would be in an area containing a shower but outside any zones. The maintenance would be carried out by access from the corridor full size door.  

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    Unless there is an exceptionally good reason to do otherwise I would keep the consumer unit in the original location, securely locked if tampering is a concern. Extra hatches and doors that maintain fire resistance add costs and complexity. In an area containing a shower adds more complexity.

    Not very keen on allowing students to reset RCDs, but if this facility is required, then some form of custom lockable cover will be required that gives access to the RCD but not to other parts. IF students are considered able to reset RCDs, then why prohibit them from resetting OCPDs ?

    Will the site not have any night time security or reception personel who can hold the keys and reset MCBs or RCDs after basic training.

    Beware engineering students in particular ! 

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    Unless there is an exceptionally good reason to do otherwise I would keep the consumer unit in the original location, securely locked if tampering is a concern. Extra hatches and doors that maintain fire resistance add costs and complexity. In an area containing a shower adds more complexity.

    Not very keen on allowing students to reset RCDs, but if this facility is required, then some form of custom lockable cover will be required that gives access to the RCD but not to other parts. IF students are considered able to reset RCDs, then why prohibit them from resetting OCPDs ?

    Will the site not have any night time security or reception personel who can hold the keys and reset MCBs or RCDs after basic training.

    Beware engineering students in particular ! 

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