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DNO requirement for protective bonding

lyledunn

It is very common in NI for NIE to refuse connection to a domestic installation unless main protective bonding is in place to the water service pipe, even when it is the blue plastic type. Sparkies have to fit a copper insert in the plastic pipe to install the bonding clamp. 
I cannot imagine why they insist on this, but insist they do! I was wondering if anyone has similar experience in other regions.

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  • That's really interesting. I can't say I'm familiar with such requirements in other areas, but it probably has to do with safety regulations and electrical safety requirements. If the grounding in your home is not up to standard, it can lead to a variety of problems, including the risk of electrocution. NI may believe that connecting to a household installation without a basic safety connection can be hazardous to life and limb and therefore requires compliance with appropriate regulations and requirements.

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  • That's really interesting. I can't say I'm familiar with such requirements in other areas, but it probably has to do with safety regulations and electrical safety requirements. If the grounding in your home is not up to standard, it can lead to a variety of problems, including the risk of electrocution. NI may believe that connecting to a household installation without a basic safety connection can be hazardous to life and limb and therefore requires compliance with appropriate regulations and requirements.

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