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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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    However, this landlord seems to have been sold a pup of an inspection- if one lug is fixed, and the earth wires go to the socket first , not the back box first, then the  back box not having a fly lead is not against any reg or recommendation at all, and questions about ' what if some one took the screws out?' are at about the same level as 'what if someone hit it with a hammer?' It is not a sensible question, as having removed the screws they might add an earthed  fly lead to the back box or indeed remove the fitting altoether and leave the wires hanging out. It rather depends who is removing the screws and why.

    If I had had that EICR I would be very dissappointed.

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