Melvyn Williams asks this question, which concerns whether a community decorative tree’s lights should be fed via an RCD at 230V, and whether a barrier is needed. It has been answered by SELECT (Theme – Fire, Safety & Security):
Question: Can you advise whether it is acceptable to have a community decorative tree's lights fed via an RCD at 230V?
Note that I intend to have a mini pillar installed and fed via SWA housing a 30mA RCD and Commando socket. There may, or may not, be a fence around the tree.
Answer: Additional protection via a suitably rated RCD will be required.
However, if the public can make contact with the lamps, it would be beneficial if the voltage could be reduced to a safe level. If not, some sort of barrier would be a good idea.
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