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MV/LV Design
Q. I am enquiring as to the possibility of locating 2 separate switchboards (not mechanically or electrically connected) fed from two completely sub-stations in the same switch room. Does this contravene any particular rules or regulations?
A. I know of no rule to prevent you from doing this provided you label the boards correctly indicating how they are fed.This can be verified by ringing ETCI at 01-6239903. (Response from RECI)
Fire Alarm Cabling
Q. What are the advantages of using FP400 as opposed to FP200 Gold Fire Alarm cabling?
A. FP400 is an armoured fire performance cable. FP200Gold is a screened unarmoured fire performance cable. Please ring us on the Prysmian helpline 0845 767 8345 for further explanation and discussion or visit our website: www.fpcables.co.uk (Response from Prysmian)
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