ELECTRICAL SAFE ZONES - PRESCRIBED ZONES - Why have them - How to work out where they are - be safe

In this video we will talk about electrical safe zones or prescribed zones as they are called now. What they are and how to identify them so that we don’t drill or nail through any hidden cables.
The video is intended for the general public who want to know where NOT to put a nail and for electricians who want to know where NOT to put cables.
Lots of people put nails through hidden cables, especially around Xmas time when decorations go up.
Some of the recent questions that have been asked, have included …
Why didn’t someone tell me there was a cable there?
Or … It’s a bit late now, but how can I tell where the cables are in the walls?
And this poor chap on Facebook recently …
Anybody know a good electrician that can come out tonight? I’ve just nailed through the wires
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This is video No.181 on our RUclips channel where we have videos on a wide range of electrical topics.

[@stegra5960]

I've been researching this a lot lately because of a particularly awkward install. It strikes me that 'unsafe zones' would have been a better term. I'd be interested to know if 'earthed' metal conduit can be a cpc of the relevant size to the nearest socket or whether a connection to the cu is expected.
Also, the 150mm from ceiling zone is proving to be quite useless in this particular property. Many windows extend to within 100mm of the ceiling and internal wall insulation is to be fitted meaning curtain rails are likely to be fitted with fixings at least 80mm long directly through the prescribed zone.
Amazing channel. Only found it today and binged watched all day.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks for the feedback, truly appreciated,
Yes, some properties are certainly a challenge and definite head scratchers.
Thanks for watching, over 200 videos available and lots more to come. Dave.

[@anthonymwangi1661]

Great lesson as always. Thank you very much

[@learnelectrics4402]

My pleasure Anthony, thanks for watching. Dave.

[@lylewatts6370]

Great video, Here we must be in the middle of a 2X4 which gives us about 1.5 inches from the ends and with .5 inch drywall finish on the walls we are about 2 inches in the wall. Have not been called out to a wire that got nailed but you never know. Thanks for sharing.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks for watching Lyle.

[@30mAkills]

Useful.
How nice it (unconcealed wiring) was during olden days. The corner blocks were resting place for sparrows and hinge and hook lock type switch boxes were you hide your secret items. How easy it was for tapping new lines. How easy it was to troubleshoot visually.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Those were the days.

[@philrichmond7567]

Appreciate you sharing this. Thumbs up from me. 👍🏼

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thank you Phil. Great feedback.

[@Dibbo1979]

Great video

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thank you, thanks for the support.

[@rmplumbingelectricalltd-ca3929]

Hi can you make a video for bathroom as people are having alot of changes in bathroom like Toothbrush Charger distance from basin etc,?. Thanks

[@learnelectrics4402]

Good idea. Thanks for watching.

[@rmplumbingelectricalltd-ca3929]

@LEARN ELECTRICS looking forward to the video thanks

[@ja_adam_]

Protection by a 30mA RCD alone does not allow cables to be run diagonally

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks for the input Jake.

[@anthonyjones5711]

If we installed cables in armour plated, bullet proof steel conduit, people would still manage to damage to cables.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Yes Anthony, and I could name a few that I've come across. Thanks for watching. Dave.