10 rules, regulations and prohibitions for safe wiring
Problems with the wiring are still recognized as one of the most common causes of fire today: somewhere it is simply outdated, and somewhere it was laid with violations.
By the way, there is an opinion that in 10-15 years this problem will worsen, because the government allowed the use of aluminum wiring in houses (this is a measure of assistance to the unprofitable state-owned enterprise RUSAL and at the same time a disservice to us, the homeowners).
So, let's look at a few rules, norms and prohibitions regarding wiring in houses and apartments.
Remember these rules, or rather repost to yourself in Odnoklassniki - so the material will not be lost.
- 1. Cables are laid in strictly horizontal or vertical directions. Angles of rotation - 90 °.
- 2. The wires should run parallel to the ceiling 20 centimeters below its level.
- 3. The distance from doors and windows to wires is at least 10 centimeters.
The general meaning of these three rules - to protect a person from electric shock during work after the wiring is hidden under a layer of plaster. For example, you need to drill a wall for a shelf or picture, taking into account the rules above.
Examples of incorrect installation:
Prohibitions:
- the minimum indentation from metal objects (for example, heating batteries) is 50 centimeters;
- from the shower door - at least 60 centimeters;
- cabling from the shield is allowed only whole pieces of cable.
- the electrical panel is mounted as close as possible to the point of entry of electricity into a house or apartment.