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[quote="ericmark"]Part M varies according to building use. You will see in projects section links to Part P if you follow those links you will find full Part M. One has to be careful as easy to read non domestic in error. It gives height for switches but MCB's are not switches and isolator...

sandancer

[quote="ericmark"]Where does it say that? I have done a search for 1.2 m and consumer unit neither with any results. However "553.1.6 A socket-outlet on a wall or similar structure shall be mounted at a height above the floor or any working surface to minimize the risk of mechanical d...

sandancer

According to 17th ed., consumer units have to be no higher than 1.2 m above floor level.Does this apply in a location ie a domestic garage where at that height it would be vulnerable to mechanical damage ie. car doors lawnmowers etc.Is there any way round this, as fitting it anywhere else is not an ...

sandancer

thanks for your prompt replies topspark and sparx. job still at planning stage your advice is greatly appreciated
regards sandancer :lol:

sandancer

We are converting the garage into living accommodation and intend to build a new garage which will abut onto the existing garage wall. The problem is that the supply head will have to be transferred to the inside of the new garage which which will be about 3.5 to 4 metres from the existing supply po...

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