ᐅ Residual current circuit breakers with arc fault detection in prefabricated houses
Created on: 29 Sep 2017 18:58
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werners81
Hello dear forum,
We are currently building a new house with Keitel-Haus. In the additional cost invoice for the selections, we were informed that we need to install residual current circuit breakers with arc fault detection because our house will be built after December 18, 2017. After doing some research, I found out that this is due to a new VDE standard, which requires these devices to be installed, among other places, in wood-based constructions.
According to the insurance company, these are not necessary unless explicitly required by the local authorities. For the insurance, only what is specified in the regional building code regarding fire protection counts. The switches would cost almost 3,000€ for 11 circuits, which we would prefer to avoid...
Could you please clarify how necessary these are and whether they are really mandatory?
Best regards
We are currently building a new house with Keitel-Haus. In the additional cost invoice for the selections, we were informed that we need to install residual current circuit breakers with arc fault detection because our house will be built after December 18, 2017. After doing some research, I found out that this is due to a new VDE standard, which requires these devices to be installed, among other places, in wood-based constructions.
According to the insurance company, these are not necessary unless explicitly required by the local authorities. For the insurance, only what is specified in the regional building code regarding fire protection counts. The switches would cost almost 3,000€ for 11 circuits, which we would prefer to avoid...
Could you please clarify how necessary these are and whether they are really mandatory?
Best regards
11ant schrieb:
The keyword in my question was "simple enough for blondes" – well, I guess I’m no wiser than before :-(I already briefly explained it further up.
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Bau-Schmidt3 Oct 2017 12:11If my installer showed up with that, he might as well pack up and leave.
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werners817 Oct 2017 10:02By now, we have spoken with Keitel-Haus, and after their research, they confirmed that I am correct and that they are not required to install arc fault circuit interrupters.
That makes me happy...
That makes me happy...
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Bau-Schmidt7 Oct 2017 10:52Evidence is always useful.
werners81 schrieb:
So by now we have talked to Keitel-Haus, and after their investigation, they confirmed that I am right and they do not have to install arc fault circuit interrupters.
That makes me happy...With what argument / proof did you convince them?W
werners8110 Oct 2017 13:48Hello again,
Keitel-Haus was very approachable. I don’t think it is in their interest to install those things either, as it generally makes timber construction less attractive.
I was informed that we can do without the switches.
Best regards,
Florian
Keitel-Haus was very approachable. I don’t think it is in their interest to install those things either, as it generally makes timber construction less attractive.
I was informed that we can do without the switches.
Best regards,
Florian