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do i need an earth to lights?

im renovating an oldish house and modernising some wiring my bathroom ceiling rose has no earth only live(red)neutral(black) all fittings are plastic do i need an earth

daz
March 2007
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If you are replacing an accessory (switch, socket, ceiling rose etc) then it's not rewiring. You don't need an earth at the light you describe if all fittings are indeed plastic. If you were installing a new lighting circuit then you would need an earth due to current regulations, which are not retrospective.

skenkley
May 2007
If you are rewiring, your work will need to be checked by a 'Competent Person' or you will be breaking the law. Second current regs require an earth.

t
April 2007
No

Big Softy
March 2007

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