Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Gas Meter & Electricity Box 2Apr 29, 2018 12:42 pm Binderella Can the gas meter be directly below the electrical box? Is this at all dangerous? Also, how far away should the electrical box be from a bedroom? On our original plans, the electrical box was on the outside of the garage wall (blind side), but the builder has advised it won't fit there because of the water tanks, so have opted to move it to the other side of the garage, and recess it, but this location is in front of a bedroom. Thanks. Our electricity box is recessed into the wall of our WIR, probably about 2-3m from our heads when we are sleeping. Regarding how close the gas meter is, see this picture Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Gas Meter & Electricity Box 3Apr 29, 2018 1:17 pm regs are 500mm between gas meter and meter box or ignition source viewtopic.php?f=31&t=91718&p=1798160#p1798160 so joanna yours is non compliant with that powerpoint there as to bedroom i dont believe there is a requirement but i would not have meter box on bedroom wall If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 4942 That just protects from further rust, l want first to apply a rust converter or rust killer to kill the rust thats there, whats the best one for galvanized steel 2 8259 Thanks for your advice. So far i have not noticed any issues with doors and windows. Builder advised they will organise drainers to inspect 2 weeks ago but no further… 7 27071 |