Metal / Plastic Distribution System

Question

Hi Everyone 
 
 A question has just come up during Test & Inspect.. 
 I work within TV and we have installed a few custom built distribution boxes 
 https://www.ilme.com/en/view-product/?code=FM+3251+PI&country=uk&origin=uk 
 These are fitted with 16A and 32A sockets via the appropriate RCBO's etc etc 
 
 But the question is 
 The regs still state that consumer units need to be metal or non combustible... Would the boxes above be ok as they are plastic?

mapj1 · Accepted Answer

Unless you are installing them as consumer units within domestic premises, then the reg you are worrying about does not apply - and if you did, they could be used within a suitable outer enclosure. 
 
 Looking at the link, I assume these are for commercial/trade use and not going in cupboards under the stairs.... they do look more like festival/ event type devices where the risks from getting wet or loss of earth, outweigh the one about long term overheating and fires. 
 Mike.

Metal / Plastic Distribution System

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