running cables to a kitchen island

[ban-all-sheds]

Says BS7671.

I have not got the regs on me but I am guessing

Well, when you have got them to hand, you can stop guessing and let us know if they do actually say that.

 

[JohnW2]

Says BS7671. I have not got the regs on me but I am guessing that running a cable in the floor would mean it is being installed outside of the zones agreed in BS7671.

As I've said, BS7671 says nothing about ('safe') 'zones' in floors - only walls. Guessing about regulations is what amateurs do, hopefully not professionals.

So when this is the case you have two options.
1. Install shallower than 50mm but install earthed metallic protection (conduit, trunking). This is to prevent someone drilling the floor and damaging a cable they do not know is there.
2. Install deeper than 50mm and no earthed metallic protection is required BUT the cable needs to suitable.

I totally agree that that makes good common sense (and could be one's personal interpretation of 522.6.1). However, I don't think you'll find any regulation which has those explicit requirements.

Kind Regards, John

 

[Essex1]

Says BS7671.

I have not got the regs on me but I am guessing

Well, when you have got them to hand, you can stop guessing and let us know if they do actually say that.

Well actually I know they do. When I am in the office I will type in the reg number and description.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

OK - that would be useful.

 

[JohnW2]

OK - that would be useful.

Indeed it would - I'm always happy to be educated. (and I'm sure you won't let him forget to let us know!)

Kind Regards, John

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Well actually I know they do. When I am in the office I will type in the reg number and description.

Are you in the office today?