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EICR code for a “Shall”.

Sparkingchip
Given that a Wiring Regulation containing the word “Shall” is not optional, but a definite requirement, can an existing installation that does not comply be coded 3-Improvement recommended rather than code 2-Potentially dangerous - urgent remedial action required?


Andy B.
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    Simon Barker:
    Sparkingchip:

    Shall is, however, still widely used in bureaucratic documents, especially documents written by lawyers. Owing to heavy misuse, its meaning can be ambiguous and the United States government's Plain Language group advises writers not to use the word at all.

    Wikipedia- Shall and will.


    Whenever I have read or written requirements documents, "shall" has meant the same as "must" - it's a hard requirement.


    "Will" is a statement of intent, and not a requirement.




    Interestingly, ESQCR 2002 has over a hundred instances of "shall". Some could be substituted with "will" e.g.

    1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 and shall come into force on 31st January 2003.


    Others could be substituted with "must" e.g.

    (4) A consumer shall not combine the neutral and protective functions in a single conductor in his consumer’s installation.


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    Simon Barker:
    Sparkingchip:

    Shall is, however, still widely used in bureaucratic documents, especially documents written by lawyers. Owing to heavy misuse, its meaning can be ambiguous and the United States government's Plain Language group advises writers not to use the word at all.

    Wikipedia- Shall and will.


    Whenever I have read or written requirements documents, "shall" has meant the same as "must" - it's a hard requirement.


    "Will" is a statement of intent, and not a requirement.




    Interestingly, ESQCR 2002 has over a hundred instances of "shall". Some could be substituted with "will" e.g.

    1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 and shall come into force on 31st January 2003.


    Others could be substituted with "must" e.g.

    (4) A consumer shall not combine the neutral and protective functions in a single conductor in his consumer’s installation.


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