Large panel distribution board, with all three front doors not opening fully because they hit the tray and lights.
Would you classify it as C2 or C3?
Large panel distribution board, with all three front doors not opening fully because they hit the tray and lights.
Would you classify it as C2 or C3?
I’d classify this as C3, provided the front of the distribution board can be removed to allow safe access for testing. It’s not ideal, and it does need correcting, but it’s not an immediate danger if testing can still be carried out safely.
If the front cannot be removed and there’s genuinely no way to access the internals for inspection or testing, then I’d record it as LIM, because you can’t verify compliance. In that case, I’d also note the installation issue as a concern.
I agree with mapj1`s point it’s surprising this wasn’t picked up during installation. At least the doors haven’t been cut down 
but the clearance issue definitely needs addressing.
Additionally, I’d advise getting the fittings moved to allow proper door clearance and checking whether the tray and the door are at the same potential. This will help ensure safety and compliance with bonding requirements.
I’d classify this as C3, provided the front of the distribution board can be removed to allow safe access for testing. It’s not ideal, and it does need correcting, but it’s not an immediate danger if testing can still be carried out safely.
If the front cannot be removed and there’s genuinely no way to access the internals for inspection or testing, then I’d record it as LIM, because you can’t verify compliance. In that case, I’d also note the installation issue as a concern.
I agree with mapj1`s point it’s surprising this wasn’t picked up during installation. At least the doors haven’t been cut down but the clearance issue definitely needs addressing.
Additionally, I’d advise getting the fittings moved to allow proper door clearance and checking whether the tray and the door are at the same potential. This will help ensure safety and compliance with bonding requirements.
"At least the doors haven’t been cut down "
I have clearly led a sheltered life, that was not even something I thought of as a possibility.
There is also I suppose the option of doing it like "The Italian job" & removing the doors permanently.. Though then it cannot be locked!
Mike
you do wonder who was thinking what...
