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Fair enough, I had done a bit of reading and it was unclear. I understand the reasoning, but it also suggested that any purpose made cable cover was acceptable. Although there was also mention of 50mm, safe zones and so on that I won't pretend to understand.
there must be a neat solution out there? I need it to not stick out from the wall by so much or be so tall, maybe a neater/smaller cover will do the job, but again, maybe there is a specified minimum size. Who's job is it, carpenter, electrician, general builder?
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Surface mounted, clipped to the skirting and painted is the lowest profile. Otherwise you really need to get it under the floorboard level. It has been known for a wire to be between the wall and floor under the skirting, although this arrangement's not ideal it does just about pass muster. There's no minimum size for conduit, if the wire fits inside it's fine.
Airhead
Sorry to say it's designed for extra low voltage or pipes not mains voltage. On the other hand it's not like anyone is going to come round and inspect it.
If you're wondering why it's not allowed when a bit of plastic conduit is, it seems to be because someone might come along and drill or cut into it expecting it to be wood.