Posted By JasonGould Hi all I have a general question to ask If a damaged 20 year electrical control panel was to be repaired, what specific legislation will be applicable to this panel. I had a hunch PUWER would cover it but have been given conflicting views on whether or not PUWER does in fact cover it i.e. Electricity at Work 89 or combination etc etc. Specific area of concern stems from single lockable barrier i.e. Panel door in place but multiple voltages inside so does there need to be a further barrier i.e. 1. Door and then some from of screen to prevent access to higher voltage areas unless specifically dealing with those areas. The feeling of others lead to just replacing like for like but I am pretty sure that this may not be acceptable but am not sure and need to do more investigating. Can anyone suggest what should be applicable in such circumstances as I can then go and do the fine reading of something applicable rather than trying to read everything. I just need to let people know what to consider before considering repair as a option. Thanks in advance Jason

Posted By JasonGould Thanks I will check it out. Has anyone else got any experience in this area i.e. is this a case where PUWER will relate of does a electrical control panel fall under other regulations. Jason

Posted By JasonGould Thanks That was my thoughts Does that then mean that if someone was to repair a 30 year old panel, it would have to meet modern safety requirements? Is there a BS standard to guideon this? Again, I say yes but the person whom is asking wants to do like for like unless a specif rule, regulation is passed under his nose. I kinda have to be quite sure and specific about what applies. Problem is, this is non paid work for me and I have other project deadlines to meet so cannot do all the reading background so I am just after the pointers to point him in the right direction and let them do all the fine detail reading. Was hoping someone has dealt with this sort of thing. Jason

Posted By Bob Youel Electrical etc upgrades for day to day equipment etc must comply to modern standards Special conditions include restoration of museum show pieces Can be a nightmare especially where old and new systems co exist e.g. old schools Some a small upgrades can result in all parts needing to be upgraded