3.7 Temporary builder's connections
You are responsible for:
BS 7671
- Installing a Residual Current Device (RCD) and earth electrode installed to the current edition of BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. Temporary builder's connection installations do not comply with the bonding requirements of the Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002, and therefore your supply will be “TT” system. This means you may not use UK Power Networks' earth terminal.
Weatherproof enclosure
- The provision of a lockable weatherproof enclosure to house UK Power Networks' service termination and the energy provider's metering equipment. See drawing no. EDS 08-2110-13c.
Ducts
Disconnection of Temporary Builder's Connection
- You are responsible for applying for a disconnection when your temporary connection is no longer required.
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