
Brand-New Fuseboard with Arc Fault Protection for a Nursery
A local nursery needed its ageing consumer unit replaced to meet the higher safety expectations of a premises full of young children. We installed a brand-new fuseboard fitted throughout with Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs).
- Full new metal consumer unit to the latest BS 7671 18th Edition standard
- AFDD (arc fault detection) protection on final circuits to guard against fire caused by damaged or loose wiring
- RCBO protection on every circuit so a single fault never takes out the whole board
- Surge protection (SPD) fitted to protect sensitive equipment
- Full circuit testing, labelling and an Electrical Installation Certificate issued digitally
Arc fault protection is strongly recommended in higher-risk premises such as nurseries and care settings, and is increasingly expected under the Wiring Regulations. It detects the dangerous arcing that ordinary breakers miss — one of the leading causes of electrical fires.



