Protective multiple earthingE+W+S
9.—(1) This regulation applies to distributors’ low voltage networks in which the neutral and protective functions are combined.
(2) In addition to the neutral with earth connection required under regulation 8(3)(b) a distributor shall ensure that the supply neutral conductor is connected with earth at—
(a)a point no closer to the distributor’s source of voltage (as measured along the distributing main) than the junction between that distributing main and the service line which is most remote from the source; and
(b)such other points as may be necessary to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, the risk of danger arising from the supply neutral conductor becoming open circuit.
(3) Paragraph (2)(a) shall only apply where the supply neutral conductor of the service line referred to in paragraph (2)(a) is connected to the protective conductor of a consumer’s installation.
(4) The distributor shall not connect his combined neutral and protective conductor to any metalwork in a caravan or boat.