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Hi Steve
Wheeto is correct . The connections have to be accessible. The regs say:
“Every connection shall be accessible for inspection, testing and maintenance, except for the following:
(1) a joint designed to be buried in the ground
(2) a compound filled or encapsulated joint
(3) a joint made by welding, soldering brazing or compression tool"
There are a couple of other points which are not applicable to your situation
The cable should be at least 50mm below floor level. You should have a 30mA RCD protecting the circuit. The cable should be well away from the central heating pipes. Ideally it should be re-run in conduit. With regard to the central heating pipes its best to run these in a channel with 19mmm ply covers. You can then use whatever jointing system you like. I would not bury any joint compression or otherwise in concrete. If it leaks for any reason you have problems. It looks as though the hole goes down to dirt so make sure you maintain the damp proof course with Synthaprufe or similar rubber emulsion
The wiring repair you show, if a chocolate block covered in insulation tape it should be reported a potential hazard to your local council under the H&Setc.A. Get a NICEIC or ECA registered electrician and a plumber to sort the mess out and claim for the cost on the insurance of people who did it.
Wheeto is correct . The connections have to be accessible. The regs say:
“Every connection shall be accessible for inspection, testing and maintenance, except for the following:
(1) a joint designed to be buried in the ground
(2) a compound filled or encapsulated joint
(3) a joint made by welding, soldering brazing or compression tool"
There are a couple of other points which are not applicable to your situation
The cable should be at least 50mm below floor level. You should have a 30mA RCD protecting the circuit. The cable should be well away from the central heating pipes. Ideally it should be re-run in conduit. With regard to the central heating pipes its best to run these in a channel with 19mmm ply covers. You can then use whatever jointing system you like. I would not bury any joint compression or otherwise in concrete. If it leaks for any reason you have problems. It looks as though the hole goes down to dirt so make sure you maintain the damp proof course with Synthaprufe or similar rubber emulsion
The wiring repair you show, if a chocolate block covered in insulation tape it should be reported a potential hazard to your local council under the H&Setc.A. Get a NICEIC or ECA registered electrician and a plumber to sort the mess out and claim for the cost on the insurance of people who did it.
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