RE: Re: New UK Building Regs. Will Outlaw DIY Wiring

["Dean Barrett" <dean@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dont mention colour changes to me :)

I currently have 80+ tonnes of Black & Red twin and earth cable...

Also we the massive hike in copper prices we've seen t&e rise by 50% in
the
last 2 months :(

There is going to be a period of change when you can use either or, then
mix
red/black and brown/blue, and eventually brown, blue only which i believe
is
end of 2005.




Dean.






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-----Original Message-----
From: Dean Smith [mailto:dean@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 18 March 2004 12:04
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: New UK Building Regs. Will Outlaw DIY Wiring



> I'm sure once they sort themselves out it wont include minor
alterations
in
> the home by owners...

>from
(adding extra light, or another socket to existing ring) you're fine. As
soon as you start replacing/adding to "the protection device" you
need to
certify or be inspected. So adding a socket is fine to DIY, Replacing a
fusebox/MCB isnt.

I belive they're also changing the colouring of the cable you buy e.eg
T&E
?
Not sure if this is related (so its possible to idenitfy
"additions") or
co-incedental

I wasnt aware there was a huge problem that needed rectifying - but I'm
sure
the government knows best.....not. More nanny state.

Dean


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