Quote Originally Posted by Isetech View Post
I wish the people training the electricians would highlight this kind of topic. It seems the majority of electricians dont agree. Every time I get into this argument, 6.12.3.2 is used as refence for not earthing fans, metal light fittings and brass lamp holders above 2.5 m.
I was always taught and now teach , that were the word " shall" is used in the regulations it becomes non negotiable regulation . If the sentences says " may " then it provides for a choice.

The problem we find the majority of the time is that the guys do not read/understand the regulations when performing the work and when the problem arises they go to read the regulations and look for a clause to get them out of trouble, not to see if they have done it correctly .