Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition
Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition
Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition
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<strong>Code</strong> 15 ADVERSE CONDITIONS INSTALLATION<br />
15A Presence <strong>of</strong> Water (AD) or High Humidity (AB)<br />
(1) Construction <strong>of</strong> equipment<br />
(a) A wiring system should be selected and erected so that no damage<br />
is caused by high humidity, high condensation or ingress <strong>of</strong> water<br />
during installation, use and maintenance.<br />
(b) Where water may collect or condensation may <strong>for</strong>m in a wiring<br />
system, provision should be made <strong>for</strong> its harmless escape through<br />
suitably located drainage points.<br />
(c) Where a wiring system may be subjected to waves (AD6), protection<br />
against mechanical damage should be af<strong>for</strong>ded by one or more <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> methods given in <strong>Code</strong>s 15E, 15F and 15G.<br />
(2) Conductors and enclosures <strong>of</strong> wiring installations<br />
(a) Copperclad aluminium conductors should not be used.<br />
(b) All exposed conductors and insulations at terminations and joints <strong>of</strong><br />
cables that are insulated with impregnated paper should be suitably<br />
sealed against ingress <strong>of</strong> moisture.<br />
(c) Every joint in a cable should be suitably insulated and protected<br />
against <strong>the</strong> effect <strong>of</strong> moisture or water.<br />
(d ) Overall PVC covering should be provided <strong>for</strong> mineral insulated cable.<br />
(e) The ends <strong>of</strong> mineral insulated cables should be suitably sealed with<br />
purposely designed terminations and sealing material, having<br />
adequate insulating and moisture pro<strong>of</strong>ing properties throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> range <strong>of</strong> temperatures to which <strong>the</strong>y may be subjected in<br />
service. The mineral insulation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cables should be thoroughly<br />
dried be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> sealing material is applied.<br />
(f ) Every entry to finished ducts, ducting or trunking should be placed<br />
so as to prevent <strong>the</strong> ingress <strong>of</strong> water, or be protected against such<br />
ingress.<br />
(g) All metal sheath and armour <strong>of</strong> cables, metal conduits, ducts,<br />
ductings, trunkings, clips and <strong>the</strong>ir fixings, should be <strong>of</strong> corrosion<br />
resisting material or finish and should not be placed in direct contact<br />
with o<strong>the</strong>r dissimilar metals which <strong>the</strong>y are liable to set up<br />
electrolytic action.<br />
In particular, contact between bare aluminium sheaths or aluminium<br />
conduits and any parts made <strong>of</strong> brass or o<strong>the</strong>r metal having a high<br />
copper content should be avoided in damp situation unless <strong>the</strong> parts<br />
are suitably plated.<br />
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