Originally Posted by
danelsmit@oldmutual.com
We bought a new house 2 years ago and received the electrical Coc from the builder. We now sold the house and upon inspection was told that none of the downlighters were earthed. I took this up with the original electrician who told me that the downlighters does not have to be earthed as it is higher than 2,4m. What is the rule around earthed light fittings?
The silly downlight design, makes it near impossible to earth. Provided there is an earth connected at the terminal box, realistically you dont have a case.
We are also getting mixed messages from different contractors and it is a bit difficult to google and get to the right answer. When an aircon is not permanently connected, so it has a manual plug to insert into the wall socket to switch it on, must it still have an isolator?
If the aircon is designed to plug into the wall, like a 9000 BTU, then it is ok, provided the cable has not been extended to reach the socket outlet. Large aircon units are designed to be connected to an isolator, so they do not have a plug top hanging out the front.
A light fitting in a bathroom that is completely rusted is no longer waterproof. Must it be replaced as it is a security hazard because it is in a bathroom or am I missing something? Is there a requirement that all light fittings must work or not?
A few things would need to be considered, the height the zone and hazard. A COC can be issued for damaged electrical equipment (I learnt this during an audit on a sold property) , provided live electrical parts cannot be touched with a standard test finger.
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