I mentioned in another post that I would contact HSE regarding any issues reported to them arising from loss of neutral and EV charging points. They have responded and confirmed that there has been no incident reported to them. However, they were made aware of a small number of situations that were a result of poor or no load management. I should point out that this is HSE in Northern Ireland.
Indeed for some time now the example list of ESCQR incidents (that must be reported to the HSE ) has included Events where the failure of a PME neutral causes a rise in voltage above statutory limits
Along with the long standing traditional stuff like discovery of reverse polarity on customer’s premises or street furniture where the error is found to be located in connections under the control of a duty holder any event that results in the death of one or more domestic pet(s) or any livestock (as this would indicate the existence of potential current flow sufficient to kill a person)
etc.
Failure of a duty holder to file a report is quite a serious matter, liable on summary conviction (i.e. at the level of a magistrates court) to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. Until 2015, level 5 used to mean maximum of £5000 , and had been for years but was increased to unlimited - the idea being to allow magistrates the freedom to impose larger penalties on wealthy organizations or individuals, without needing to refer the case upward to a crown court as they would have previously done.
So, in principle, the fine or failing to report a broken neutral is unlimited, and has been for nearly 5 years. No fine for letting it happen so long as it v is reported promptly though, unless it causes an accident or injury that is also reportable under RIDDOR.
The UK HSE should have some numbers sqirreled away.
Indeed for some time now the example list of ESCQR incidents (that must be reported to the HSE ) has included Events where the failure of a PME neutral causes a rise in voltage above statutory limits
Along with the long standing traditional stuff like discovery of reverse polarity on customer’s premises or street furniture where the error is found to be located in connections under the control of a duty holder any event that results in the death of one or more domestic pet(s) or any livestock (as this would indicate the existence of potential current flow sufficient to kill a person)
etc.
Failure of a duty holder to file a report is quite a serious matter, liable on summary conviction (i.e. at the level of a magistrates court) to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. Until 2015, level 5 used to mean maximum of £5000 , and had been for years but was increased to unlimited - the idea being to allow magistrates the freedom to impose larger penalties on wealthy organizations or individuals, without needing to refer the case upward to a crown court as they would have previously done.
So, in principle, the fine or failing to report a broken neutral is unlimited, and has been for nearly 5 years. No fine for letting it happen so long as it v is reported promptly though, unless it causes an accident or injury that is also reportable under RIDDOR.
The UK HSE should have some numbers sqirreled away.
