Sockets in Kitchen moved after installed too low

[EFLImpudence]

maybe the big question is, if a Part-P is issued, should i or can i query it ?

Yes, because, if that happens, the 'electrician' is lying but it should not get that far.

 

[RF Lighting]

He'd also be breaking the law, so you'd be able to use the rope he's supplied you to hang him out to dry.

 

[pmerrell]

once again, i cannot thank you all enough, i have contacted the builder and told him i am not happy and its not compliant and he needs to fix it.
he is planning a meeting with the electrician to work out how to move forward. Obviously now talking to all you I feel armed with more information, so i can push for the job to be done the right way.

Thanks again all, I will let you know how it goes

 

[sparkwright]

Good.

Remember, if he goes on about this 'note of change' by the consumer unit, tell him that anyone with a drill in the kitchen about to fix something to the wall won't be looking at the consumer unit...

 

[ericmark]

As already said if blanking plates are fitted then not really a problem. .

Theres Horizontal cables as well as vertical ones

You are correct. I had missed that. So yes the guy has to rip it out and start again.

 

[JohnW2]

As already said if blanking plates are fitted then not really a problem. .

Theres Horizontal cables as well as vertical ones

You are correct. I had missed that. So yes the guy has to rip it out and start again.

I'm a bit confused here, because I would have said the same as eric said in the first place. Yes, there are horizontal cables, but AFAICS they all arise from the sides of backboxes - so, if those boxes (containing joints) were covered with blank plates (which remained visible) then I would have thought that the cables would all be within safe zones ... or do you (rocky) not believe that joints behind a blank plate (as opposed to more 'obvious' accessories) create a safe zone?

Kind Regards, John

 

[seasickstevie]

... if those boxes (containing joints) were covered with blank plates (which remained visible) then I would have thought that the cables would all be within safe zones ...

You're correct John. I think the point is, it's over a kitchen worktop, so likely to be tiled or some sort of splash-back fitted, ergo not likely to remain visible.

 

[JohnW2]

... if those boxes (containing joints) were covered with blank plates (which remained visible) then I would have thought that the cables would all be within safe zones ...

You're correct John. I think the point is, it's over a kitchen worktop, so likely to be tiled or some sort of splash-back fitted, ergo not likely to remain visible.

That's quite possibly true, although I assumed that eric was also thinking of them remaining visible (even if not very pretty) - since one can't really tile over standard blank plates!

Kind Regards, John

 

[333rocky333]

Yes, sorry john and eric, got a bit confused yet again

 

[JohnW2]

Yes, sorry john and eric, got a bit confused yet again

Welcome to the club

Kind Regards, John