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New EICR - "No earth bond to some socket boxes: C2"?

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I have a new EICR which has the observation "No earth bond to some socket boxes: C2".


I have checked continuity between all faceplate mounting screws and the earth of the socket. They are all connected, i.e. the back box is at least earthed by the screw if not with a tail internally (I have not removed the front plates of any sockets). The earth of each socket is connected to the ring.


While it is best practice, is it a requirement of the regulations that a tail is connected internally?


many thanks



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    Sparkingchip:

    Are you still using the original electrician or is this another one that has become involved?


    Heh, I wondered if someone from my other post would comment. This is the same EICR. There are four observations in total:

    1. Lighting circuits have little or no earth : C1

    2. No back boxes on lighting circuit : C2

    3. No earth bond to some socket boxes : C2

    4. Water and Gas bonded but not found : C3


    Obviously 1. concerned me the most because C1 implies "Danger present. Risk of injury." The others I want to address. 2. I've addressed by the actions I describe in the other post (nylon screws, plastic pattress boxes). 3. I suspect is down to lack of earth tail inside the box, but the screws are earthed so the back box is earthed. Hence this post.


    4. I'm not worried about - the two are bonded under the floorboards near the CU. I will add another, more visible wire, when I rewire.


     


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    Sparkingchip:

    Are you still using the original electrician or is this another one that has become involved?


    Heh, I wondered if someone from my other post would comment. This is the same EICR. There are four observations in total:

    1. Lighting circuits have little or no earth : C1

    2. No back boxes on lighting circuit : C2

    3. No earth bond to some socket boxes : C2

    4. Water and Gas bonded but not found : C3


    Obviously 1. concerned me the most because C1 implies "Danger present. Risk of injury." The others I want to address. 2. I've addressed by the actions I describe in the other post (nylon screws, plastic pattress boxes). 3. I suspect is down to lack of earth tail inside the box, but the screws are earthed so the back box is earthed. Hence this post.


    4. I'm not worried about - the two are bonded under the floorboards near the CU. I will add another, more visible wire, when I rewire.


     


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