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Electrical Testing

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When coding any consumer unit or switchgear with a combustible (plastic) enclosure only when it is located under a wooden staircase or within a sole route of escape, a C3 is recommended. 


Does this recommendation signify that the overall rating of the install be satisfactory or unsatisfactory? 


I have been ticking Unsatisfactory for the general condition of the installation (in terms of electrical safety) AND the overall assessment of the installation in terms of its continued use! 


Is wrong wrong of me? Even though everything is perfect with results and the installation?
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    Plastic consumer units in domestic household premises is a non compliance with BS 7671 see Regulation 421.1.201.


    I record them as a C3 regardless of location as it is a non-compliance and to cover my backside and protect my PI I record every non-compliance I find. This avoids the client saying or claiming at a later date "I would have done XYZ if only you had told me". C3 means improvement recommended so why not advise the client of this and leave it up to them if they want to do something about it?


    If I find any evidence of thermal damage then at least a C2 or in the extreme a C1.


    Your report, your signature and you take on the liability for your acts and omissions!


    I think Graham above may have typed the codings in the wrong sequence. Any C1, C2 or FI the EICR has to be "Unsatisfactory" . C3s, regardless of how many, then "Satisfactory".
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    Plastic consumer units in domestic household premises is a non compliance with BS 7671 see Regulation 421.1.201.


    I record them as a C3 regardless of location as it is a non-compliance and to cover my backside and protect my PI I record every non-compliance I find. This avoids the client saying or claiming at a later date "I would have done XYZ if only you had told me". C3 means improvement recommended so why not advise the client of this and leave it up to them if they want to do something about it?


    If I find any evidence of thermal damage then at least a C2 or in the extreme a C1.


    Your report, your signature and you take on the liability for your acts and omissions!


    I think Graham above may have typed the codings in the wrong sequence. Any C1, C2 or FI the EICR has to be "Unsatisfactory" . C3s, regardless of how many, then "Satisfactory".
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