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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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    I don`t like the "one fixed lug" will earth the socket/backbox together scenario as screws should be connected to it by flylead etc slack screws especially after decorating or indeed changed to nylon screws (Why? I don`t know!) is not uncommon, to me I think that (unless a conduit install c.p.c) then primarily the socket should be earthed and secondary a backbox should be connected to it by fly lead etc and relying on tightend metalic screws I`d frown upon. If the backbox is completely buried in the wall I`d still feel a bit uncomforatable with no fly lead.


    But yes your contractor has gone OTT I`d say
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    I don`t like the "one fixed lug" will earth the socket/backbox together scenario as screws should be connected to it by flylead etc slack screws especially after decorating or indeed changed to nylon screws (Why? I don`t know!) is not uncommon, to me I think that (unless a conduit install c.p.c) then primarily the socket should be earthed and secondary a backbox should be connected to it by fly lead etc and relying on tightend metalic screws I`d frown upon. If the backbox is completely buried in the wall I`d still feel a bit uncomforatable with no fly lead.


    But yes your contractor has gone OTT I`d say
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