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New build wiring: new regs since 2010

  • 20-07-2019 9:41pm
    #1
    Shaungoater
    Registered Users Posts: 212 ✭✭


    1: what new regs have come into force since 2010 that I should be aware of. I know twin and earth has now sleeved earth is one of them

    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    What you propose is against the law and therefore is not possible.


  • #3
    Stoner
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 10,952 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    Shaun, you can't ask for this here. It is against the law. A REC can't certify someone else's work


  • #4
    Hal3000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 818 ✭✭✭Hal3000


    You cannot do any electrical work anymore on any home even your own without being registered and certified. Experience is now irrelevant. Use someone on Safe Electric website.


  • #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,531 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Hi Shaungoater, have a read of this and it will explain the present situation.

    In terms of a new build (or rewire) there is very little that you are permitted to do other than:
    ⦁ Wire the intruder alarm (ELV cabling only)
    ⦁ Wire for satellite TV (coaxial cable only)
    ⦁ Ethernet cabling
    ⦁ Speaker cabling
    ⦁ HDMI cabling

    Obviously the above would have to be coordinated with the REC.

    The only legal way around this is if you were working for the REC that is wiring your home. In this scenario you may be able to negotiate a favourable rate with your employer (the REC).


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