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Hotel External Lighting - RCD

Apostolos

Good afternoon

We have some bollards and lighting columns at the backyard of a hotel

We are feeding them with XLPE/SWA/LSF cables through ducts.

Do we need RCD protection at the board?

I am looking into BS7671 section 714 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING INSTALLATION and there doesnt seem to be anything to indicate an RCD apart from a telephone kiosk, bus shelter, advertising panels and town plans.

Do I read it correct or having a steel column makes a difference and I do need an RCD?

I wouldnt normally ask however I remember in the past people in here pointing out that the external lights need RCD and refer to some BS7671 clause but my memory isnt that good

Thanks

  • 0 in reply to Sergio Fernandez

    yes - but you need to understand why that is - it is the balance of risk due to tripping off with a non-fault vs the risk of staying on with a real fault. Then you can work out which list any other item should be added to.

    Mike.

  • 0 in reply to mapj1

    I see where you are coming from.  Akin to

    is the cure worse than the ilness scenario?

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