Supplementary bonding

Plastic Pipework

4 May 2009

  Q Where pipework in a bathroom is plastic, do I need bonding to the bath/radiator etc.?   A Where the main pipework of a water distribution and central heating systems are PVC, short sections of copper pipe connecting taps, radiators and the like are not considered to be extraneous-conductive-parts because they are unlikely to [...]

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Bonding in a Bathroom?

4 May 2009

  Q Do I need to carry out supplementary bonding in a bathroom? A Maybe not. On-Site Guide section 8 states that: Supplementary bonding is required by BS7671 701.415.2 in Special Locations.   However, supplementary bonding may be omitted where all of the following conditions are met: Disconnection time of 0.2 for, TT 0.4 for [...]

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Bonding on sink?

4 May 2009

  Q Do I need to carry out supplementary bonding on a sink? A Probably not. On-Site Guide section 4 states that: Supplementary bonding is required by BS7671 701.415.2 in some locations. (Generally in Special Locations. A kitchen or utility room is not one of these).   However, if the installation meets the requirements for [...]

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