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AFDD on minor works ?

roger Farnsworth

I've a really small job to quote  ( adding a fused spur off an existing radial )  in a care home ,with a decent , but fairly old wylex board  . am  i right in assuming i have to fit an AFDD ?? , I know i would if it was a new circuit being installed , but being only a fused spur off an existing radial , it seems a massive expense for what is supposed to be an easy job ??  can't seem to find any conclusive answers on line anywhere .

any thoughts would be appreciated 

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    I agree this seems straightforward, but I don't think it's an electrician's decision to make in this case.

    As this is a commercial undertaking, the fire safety risk assessment belongs to the duty holder and not the electrician.

    Risk assessments should be reviewed when things standards change, and therefore I believe this ought to be brought to the relevant duty holder's attention, for them to make the decision (i.e. agree to omit for a small extension off the radial, or disagree and require one to be fitted).

    Also, the duty holder will have access to what their insurance company requires.

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    I agree this seems straightforward, but I don't think it's an electrician's decision to make in this case.

    As this is a commercial undertaking, the fire safety risk assessment belongs to the duty holder and not the electrician.

    Risk assessments should be reviewed when things standards change, and therefore I believe this ought to be brought to the relevant duty holder's attention, for them to make the decision (i.e. agree to omit for a small extension off the radial, or disagree and require one to be fitted).

    Also, the duty holder will have access to what their insurance company requires.

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