Published:
20 February 2015
Category:
Q&A
John asks this question, which concerns the installation of socket-outlets in floors and the regulations concerning them. It has been answered by SELECT (Theme – Regulations and Legislation):
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Question: Can you please let me know what the regulations say concerning floor socket outlets – to be used indoors?
Answer: For additional protection, the presence of a 30mA RCD is required to protect socket-outlets rated at 20A or less, intended for general use by ‘Ordinary’ persons, particularly in domestic and similar premises.
Exceptions are permitted for socket-outlets that come under the supervision of a ‘Skilled’ or ‘Instructed’ person, or for a particular item of equipment - in which case the socket-outlet should be labelled to indicate its purpose.
However, do bear in mind that this will be changing with BS 7671: 2008 Amendment 3, which came out in January 2015 and will come into effect in July 2015.
As for the fixing and mounting of floor boxes I would advise you to check with the manufacturers instructions - refer to 510.3.
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