I am having trouble with a C&G 2360 question. It concerns a conversion of a carport to a workshop. All the building construction has been done before the electrical works starts. I am asked to explain the resposablility of the electrical contractor with respect to the Electricity supply regs & the Building regs.
I have looked at Electricity supply regs but find them difficult to understand and they seem to be about the suppliers responsablity. I didn't think the building regs applied at all until part P comes into force.
Any oppinions, advice, or links to other info would be greatly appriciated.

The contractor will have to -

Ensure that any new electricial installation in the carport complies with BS7671, which should then in turn comply with the ESQR regs, There should be specific references to earthing requirements for what will be classed as outdoor supplies.
You don't mention the specifics of the question but a few pointers might be along the lines of -

Building regs - any cables coming from the existing house thru the wall to the new car port must be firestopped.
Cables must not come into contact with any other building materiels which could damage them - polystyrene insulation for example.
Cables must not compromise any acoustic cladding.
Cables must be mechanically protected.

Do a search for 'building regs' Parts A to M - its all there if you care to look hard enough

TT

Thanks for the help.
I have started to download the building regs from the ODPM so I can search.

I am actually on part 2 of the 2360.