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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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    In a house for a repair to a socket, the wifie told me that she was getting a shock from the kitchen light switch; it was a an older installation with VRI singles in metal conduit and boxes, with no earth provision but metal fixing screws at the light switches. I advised that plastic caps were available to insulate the screws ..............the middle aged hubbie then promptly used a piece of bread to fill the screw holes!. What can you say?


    Jaymack
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    In a house for a repair to a socket, the wifie told me that she was getting a shock from the kitchen light switch; it was a an older installation with VRI singles in metal conduit and boxes, with no earth provision but metal fixing screws at the light switches. I advised that plastic caps were available to insulate the screws ..............the middle aged hubbie then promptly used a piece of bread to fill the screw holes!. What can you say?


    Jaymack
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