Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
Even if they have the full library of historical regs and standards, do they read them and are fully conversant with them. My proposed solution to the problems this causes is this clause in SANS 10142-1 is deleted:

The edition of the standard that was applicable at the date of erection of an
electrical installation is to be considered the edition defining the
requirements applicable to that particular electrical installation.

In the interests of safety and sanity I suggest the standard applicable should be the standard as at the date of issue of the COC.
It would be the big cheese moment (back when I started this business if I got a big job and got paid for it ... we would include a big cheese in the monthly shopping) for electricians if you could get that right.

The entire system needs to be revamped ... it is an outdated system which doesnt work ... it shows in the state of electrical installations.