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Obvious departures from the regulations at first glance at a new consumer unit.

Jaymack
I was asked to give an EICR on an domestic property which is to be placed on the market (part P applicable). I found that a builder as part of the other renovation work, (new doors, windows and kitchen etc.) has carried out the installation of a new metal consumer unit. On first opening this dual RCD unit, the 2 lighting circuits were on one R.C.D., and the 2 final ring circuits on the other R.C.D,, it was obvious also, that some wires to the new CB's were short and not lengthened, resulting in a bird's nest at the M.C.B.''s.


Plainly, a qualified electrician hadn't carried out the work. What would the readers as registered electricians have done ?. 1. Walk away. 2. Propose to have an E.I.C.R. carried out (UNSATISFACTORY), then carry out the rectification work and issue MWC's.3. Rectify the obvious departures, issue M.W.C.'s and then issue a SATISFACTORY E.I.C.R. 


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    OK Jaymac, the discussion about the exact rating of 13A sockets is futile. The suggestion that you can code something which you think is not tidy is also futile. If you don't know the regulations to the letter you should be nowhere near an EICR, particularly if you don't know which regulation is being broken (which it appears you don't). The whole point of type testing is that MCB order doesn't matter, neither the order or rating or anything else, it is entirely due to convenience, by the installer and the customer (if asked). Which bit of this don't you understand? I hate abuse (which is what you are doing) and if you think I am in error, please point out which regulation you think my replies do not follow, to the letter. If you cannot I suggest an apology is in order.
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    OK Jaymac, the discussion about the exact rating of 13A sockets is futile. The suggestion that you can code something which you think is not tidy is also futile. If you don't know the regulations to the letter you should be nowhere near an EICR, particularly if you don't know which regulation is being broken (which it appears you don't). The whole point of type testing is that MCB order doesn't matter, neither the order or rating or anything else, it is entirely due to convenience, by the installer and the customer (if asked). Which bit of this don't you understand? I hate abuse (which is what you are doing) and if you think I am in error, please point out which regulation you think my replies do not follow, to the letter. If you cannot I suggest an apology is in order.
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