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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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    We are falling down the rabbit hole that JP wanted us to avoid.

    As far as the landlord, letting agent and Local Authority that HMO has a “valid” EICR which needs renewing in three years time, so it is highly unlikely anyone will discuss requirements for AFDDs until 2025 and given the state the installation there’s more pressing matters that should be dealt with such as an obsolete VOELCB that cannot possibly function and the distribution circuit lacking RCD protection.

    Given that the installation was apparently given a clean bill of health two years ago, I don’t hold much hope out for the installation of AFDDs for many years to come.

    Also as I pointed out earlier, there’s only five high rise blocks of flats in the whole county of Worcestershire that should be having AFDDs installed in replacement consumer units, but three belong to a Housing Association and were completely refurbished a few years ago as sheltered housing, so overall I cannot imagine I will be seeing any AFDDs installed because the Wiring Regulations say they shall be installed.

    I will mention them to the guy with the black and white thatched cottage, but unless his insurance company insists on them I cannot imagine any will be installed.

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    We are falling down the rabbit hole that JP wanted us to avoid.

    As far as the landlord, letting agent and Local Authority that HMO has a “valid” EICR which needs renewing in three years time, so it is highly unlikely anyone will discuss requirements for AFDDs until 2025 and given the state the installation there’s more pressing matters that should be dealt with such as an obsolete VOELCB that cannot possibly function and the distribution circuit lacking RCD protection.

    Given that the installation was apparently given a clean bill of health two years ago, I don’t hold much hope out for the installation of AFDDs for many years to come.

    Also as I pointed out earlier, there’s only five high rise blocks of flats in the whole county of Worcestershire that should be having AFDDs installed in replacement consumer units, but three belong to a Housing Association and were completely refurbished a few years ago as sheltered housing, so overall I cannot imagine I will be seeing any AFDDs installed because the Wiring Regulations say they shall be installed.

    I will mention them to the guy with the black and white thatched cottage, but unless his insurance company insists on them I cannot imagine any will be installed.

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