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CHANGES IN AMD 2 RELUCTANCE TO COMPLY

John Peckham

I heard before AMD 2 that compliance with the requirement to install AFDDs where required would stop clients having consumer units upgraded due to the additional cost. 

The requirement to fit as a "shall" is limited to 4 types of installation has anyone experienced a refusal to upgrade the installation with AFDDs when replacing a consumer unit?

Also has anyone experienced any reluctance when upgrading an installation where SPDs are required under the new provisions of AMD 2?

The same question as above, any reluctance to install smoke detectors in domestic premises where an SPD needs to be fitted to the circuit supply the smoke detectors?

Thanks

JP

 

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    I am sitting in my van outside a licenced HMO having just replaced a heat alarm in the kitchen because someone left a tap running in the bathroom above it. 

    I have just checked the installation earthing for the Minor Works Certificate, the last EICR was 2020 ago so the next is due 2025.

    TT with a dual 30mA RCD plastic consumer supplied by a six metre 16 mm T&E distribution circuit. 

    I would have hoped for better, but I  am not surprised. 

    I don't think AFDDs will even be mentioned for three years, unless I put a comment on the MWC.

  • 0 in reply to Sparkingchip

    I should perhaps also comment that the intake and suppliers fuse is actually in a cupboard in the front room which is being used as a bedroom with the tails running out through the wall and into the meter box, so the meter tails themselves are a couple of metres long.

  • 0 in reply to Sparkingchip

    that VOELCB  is not wired properly - follow the green/yellow ;-), still I guess it makes a handy isolator. Also  I hope that the meter box has its lockable door,  as if not there is single insulation accessible without a tool.

    Otherwise from your description to be honest it does not sound too bad.  At least it has an RCD or two, probably AC types but we cannot have everything.  The post 2004 colours on the submain suggest that someone is looking after what could quite easily have been cotton covered rubber.

    M

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  • 0 in reply to Sparkingchip

    that VOELCB  is not wired properly - follow the green/yellow ;-), still I guess it makes a handy isolator. Also  I hope that the meter box has its lockable door,  as if not there is single insulation accessible without a tool.

    Otherwise from your description to be honest it does not sound too bad.  At least it has an RCD or two, probably AC types but we cannot have everything.  The post 2004 colours on the submain suggest that someone is looking after what could quite easily have been cotton covered rubber.

    M

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  • 0 in reply to mapj1

    It’s one of those photos you think of something else every time you look at it, as   says the VOELCB is merely an isolation switch that cannot possibly perform its intended purpose.

    There are several C2 codes to consider, I have written a short essay in the comments box on the MWC.

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