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   Chris Green wrote:   
      
   > bp@www.zefox.net wrote:   
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   >> I hadn't considered electrical codes 8-) I suspect that very few   
   >> computer setups in homes observe a 50 mm separation rule, at   
   >> least here in the US. Still a picky inspector might take issue.   
   >>   
   > I'm quoting UK codes of course.  I *think* mechanical separation would   
   > be satisfied by an extra layer of sleeving over the actual wires   
   > carrying the mains voltage.  It is now a requirement in the UK (and EU   
   > I believe) that all mains leads are sheathed, you can't use the   
   > 'figure of eight' twin flex that used to be quite common.   
      
   Electrical codes only apply to the fixed wiring of the building, not to   
   power cords, trailing 4-way extension leads, USB, HDMI and ethernet cables.   
      
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