I'm running new wires for sockets and lights, but the existing notches and holes in the woodwork are in the wrong places for Part P.
I hesitate to drill new holes further weakening the structure.
Is it OK to use exisiting notches? I have some steel plates to go voer them which I bought from CPC Farnell
Of course - because they are there and you are not introducing additional weaknesses (the hole spacing regs are building regs, not electrical regs as such - they are mentioned in the electrical regs guides as they are relevant.
If the cable is
That one is down to the BCO.
But he would be insane IMHO if he made you drill more holes.
replying to DICEGEORGE, Iggy wrote: You're absolutely right with the steel plates to satisfy the regs, they should be thick and/or hardened. Use the old holes and anything too close to the edge should get a Safety Plate, applies to pipes too. If you need more or desire made-for - Expamet Galvanised Steel Safe Plate
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