This is one area where DIY wiring in this country is especially bad.
The garage at my parents house is supplied with an old "romex"-style cable on a fence
U.K. Regs. prohibit the fixing of cables to fences, as it's considered that the cable is too susceptible to damage in the event of the fence collapsing.
Feeds to outbuildings may be either overhead or underground here, subject to certain limitations. Have a look here for some details:
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Book/7.13.1.htm http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Book/7.13.2.htm http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Book/7.13.3.htm [This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 12-05-2002).]
