Burying outdoor cable - protection method

Apr 14, 2005 23 Replies

Tricky one that. SWMBO is a solicitor.

Richard

Looked at their SWA on Friday and it is dated 2005. That is what started this thread.

Richard

She should know how to answer the questions sufficiently vaguely without lying then!

Owain

Given that the likely outcome of being discovered is that you get a slap on the wrist and have to pay for a normalisation notice (probably at the same cost as the original certification), I'd say do it properly in modern (even harmonised) cable and then leave it to your conscience as to getting it certified. However, do make sure that you've properly tested the cable, including an earth loop impedence test. If you don't have the equipment to do this, submitting a building notice might be a reasonable method of getting the test done anyway.

Christian.

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