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EICR Basic Insulation on Meter Tails

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Hi Guys n Girls

Im currenlty doing EICRs for a local authourity.

Basic Insulation od meter tails of more than 15mm showing. So coding it as C2

Client Compliance Manager is saying that I should rectify? But i thought it was ilegal to tamper with DNO equipment? So Im uncomforttable doing this . Compliance manager said he will issue an email stating that it is ok to do this? That also cannot be legal?

What are my options, and where do I stand legally?

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    I venture to suggest that the problem here is coding C2. I can fully understand the manager's position that it should be rectified.


    The rule of thumb: C1 = already dangerous; C2 = 1 fault to danger; C3 = 2 faults to danger doesn't really apply. It's more a matter of how deep can I cut to danger?


    In terms of where you stand legally, you and your boss have to comply with EWR 1999. R 14 concerns live working.


    So if remediation involves removing the tails, cutting back the inner insulation, trimming the conductor, adding identification, and putting it back together again, you unquestionably have to make dead. If your manager insists, he (or she) may well be in breach of R3. Of course you could ask him (or her) to remove the service fuse and replace it. You keep it in YOUR pocket in the mean time.
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    I venture to suggest that the problem here is coding C2. I can fully understand the manager's position that it should be rectified.


    The rule of thumb: C1 = already dangerous; C2 = 1 fault to danger; C3 = 2 faults to danger doesn't really apply. It's more a matter of how deep can I cut to danger?


    In terms of where you stand legally, you and your boss have to comply with EWR 1999. R 14 concerns live working.


    So if remediation involves removing the tails, cutting back the inner insulation, trimming the conductor, adding identification, and putting it back together again, you unquestionably have to make dead. If your manager insists, he (or she) may well be in breach of R3. Of course you could ask him (or her) to remove the service fuse and replace it. You keep it in YOUR pocket in the mean time.
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