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

Former Community Member over 4 years ago

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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0 Alcomax over 4 years ago

The NAPIT Codebreakers, much maligned by some people though a good reference.

If you wonder why it is so maligned, consider the ramifications of applying the following [dis] logic

In the first instance, it is a ring, likely for sockets so 30mA RCD, but aside from that you have put an unnecessary obstacle to negotiate for any person wanting to then apply an alteration or addition to that circuit. Or is this a way of forcing a rewire of that circuit if anyone is considering altering or adding to it?
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0 Alcomax over 4 years ago

The NAPIT Codebreakers, much maligned by some people though a good reference.

If you wonder why it is so maligned, consider the ramifications of applying the following [dis] logic

In the first instance, it is a ring, likely for sockets so 30mA RCD, but aside from that you have put an unnecessary obstacle to negotiate for any person wanting to then apply an alteration or addition to that circuit. Or is this a way of forcing a rewire of that circuit if anyone is considering altering or adding to it?
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