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Sports stadium electrical work - RECI cert?

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  • 11-08-2019 10:45pm
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    kkelly77
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    Do electrical works in a sports stadium require a RECI cert or does it fall under commercial/industrial remit?

    Works in question involve:

    230V AC from main panel via 2.5mm sq NYMJ cable> indoor 13A switched fused spur> outdoor IP66 junction box> connected to LED signage light, ran off transformer (230V AC in, 24V DC out 240W)

    Voltage drop calculations for length of run etc. require minimum 1.5mm sq cable

    Thanks for the advice.


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    Risteard81
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    Any Controlled Electrical Works require certification. Commercial and industrial work is not exempt from this requirement.


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    2011
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    More importantly NYMJ is not suitable for outdoor use unless it is shielded from sunlight as it is not UV resistant. Generally 2.5 mm sq. cable is used for lighting in commercial installations.


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    Reisers
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    2011 wrote: »
    More importantly NYMJ is not suitable for outdoor use unless it is shielded from sunlight as it is not UV resistant. Generally 2.5 mm sq. cable is used for lighting in commercial installations.

    It is but there's no regulations says you have to
    No indication either nymj will be exposed to sun light


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    2011
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    Reisers wrote: »
    It is

    No its not, see link to datasheet:

    https://www.clevelandcable.com/products/nymj-pvc-insulated-domestic-and-industrial-wiring-cable-15mm-to-16mm-p/

    "Application Overview: PVC Wiring Cable, indoor and outdoor use. Suitable for industrial or domestic applications and designed for dry, moist or wet open areas i.e. under plaster and in concrete. Not suitable for exposure to direct sunlight. More details can be found within the technical information section below."
    but there's no regulations says you have to

    There is, the rules essentially state that wiring systems must be fit for purpose / appropriate for the ambient conditions they will be exposed to.
    No indication either nymj will be exposed to sun light

    From reading the OP we can conclude that it not a certainty, but it seems highly likely.


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    Reisers
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    I was referring to the CSA

    Nothing says you have to use 2.5 that I'm aware of


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    2011
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    Reisers wrote: »
    I was referring to the CSA

    Nothing says you have to use 2.5 that I'm aware of

    Correct, but nobody suggested otherwise.


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    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    To confirm, NYMJ cable is routed within 20mm flexible conduit


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