Outside Electrical Cable Wiring Regulations. It is best to use an installer registered with a competent person scheme a registered competent person who can self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations. RCD used in the consumer unit.
As for the outside wiring the regs dont state that it should be in any sort of conduit Ill ask the blokes at college on tuesday - Im doing an inspection and testing course. An RCD residual current device works by switching off the flow of electricity when a cable or flex is cut Cables underground must be buried at a sufficient depth to avoid damage from garden tools. Spoon to answer your question.
If you use any portable electrical appliances outdoors they must be protected by a 30mA RCD.
The latest IEE Wiring Regulations also state that a new socket - indoors or out - can only be wired into an RCD-protected circuit. Exposed or buried wiringcable must be listed for its application. Main Wiring Regulations in several countries are. It is best to use an installer registered with a competent person scheme a registered competent person who can self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations.
