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EICR Codes for Consumer unit door not closing

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I am working on a MK plastic consumer unit and trying to work out if I need to replace it. The problem that concerns me is that the door just covering the fronts of the circuit breakers will not stay closed and remains all the way down or with a 10mm gap at the top.

Looking at the NAPIT EICR code breaker section 4.5 a crack in the access flap would be a C3. There is no indication of how to code a missing or open access flap.

In my mind the risks are dust in the circuit breakers, could also be accidental operation of the circuit breakers(although unlikely in it's current location; I did consider fitting a latch but looks like they are no longer available.


Would appreciate your views on is this a C2 and I need to replace or a C3.


Thanks


Alan
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    In my experience I have not found any safety issues with the absence of plastic DB covers and have previously recorded such as a C3 classification, as it would not be assembled as the manufacturer intended.

    For inspections carried out after 1st January 2016 -presence of a consumer or similar switchgear made from combustible materials (e.g. plastic) that is not inside a non-combustible enclosure and which is:
    • Located under a wooden staircase, or

    • Within a sole route of escape from the premises

    Would warrant a C3 improvement recommended.
    If unsatisfactory connections were found a C2 classification would be warranted.

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    In my experience I have not found any safety issues with the absence of plastic DB covers and have previously recorded such as a C3 classification, as it would not be assembled as the manufacturer intended.

    For inspections carried out after 1st January 2016 -presence of a consumer or similar switchgear made from combustible materials (e.g. plastic) that is not inside a non-combustible enclosure and which is:
    • Located under a wooden staircase, or

    • Within a sole route of escape from the premises

    Would warrant a C3 improvement recommended.
    If unsatisfactory connections were found a C2 classification would be warranted.

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