2 x sockets : EICR . What would you code . Then another question !

LukeD · Jun 22, 2023

First : here are 2 x sockets .What code would you give and why ? 3rd pick you can see rear thermal damage on double socket

second : Roof above bathroom has terrible leaks . Lights spark and buzz etc when raining .Video evidence shown to tester . tester says it not a C1 or C2 as its not raining despite the videos taken when it does .So as inspected its not a issue . Thoughts >??

littlespark · Jun 22, 2023

My thoughts?

Get a new tester. This one doesn’t have a scooby.

LukeD · Jun 22, 2023

littlespark said:
My thoughts?

Get a new tester. This one doesn’t have a scooby.

Love it ! Blunt and to the point
I would say as a Min C2

pc1966 · Jun 22, 2023

Already covered in BPG #4:

Fire/Heat - C2 - Evidence of excessive heat (such as charring from electrical equipment causing damage to the installation or its surroundings)

Replacement would appear to be the obvious course of action to anyone with half a brain...

As for the second issue I think this covers it in BPG #4:

Equipment/Accessories - C2 - Electrical equipment having an inadequate degree of ingress protection (IP rating) for the external influences likely to occur in the location, if this results in potential danger

But I think @littlespark has summed it up perfectly.

LukeD · Jun 22, 2023

Tester said its not even a C3 !!
Its a "charity job" as usual . For a vulnerable person . So Ive given my report but also offered to "put it out there" so the other people helping her can see others opinion etc etc

JBW175 · Jun 23, 2023

Sockets are definite C2’s in my eyes.

With regards to the lighting issue, first and foremost she needs to get that roof fixed to stem the leaks, then a good inspection to see what accessories / wiring has water damage and needs replacing. C2/FI

And as above, sack the tester.

pc1966 · Jun 23, 2023

What is slightly curious is it appears to be the N pin in both cases that has burnt out, often when plugs go bad it is the L with the fuse that runs hotter. I wonder if they had an electric heater with a bad plug that was responsible for both?

littlespark · Jun 23, 2023

If the lights spark and buzz when it rains.... what's an IR showing up during testing? Maybe everything works ok when its not raining, but it cant be bone dry.

EICR section 5, item 18...... (on my particular sheets anyway)
"Condition of accessories including socket-outlets, switches and joint boxes (651.2(v))"

Minimum C2. Maybe not "immediately" dangerous.... but its not going to take much for that to fail completely.

LukeD · Jun 24, 2023

tester had an email .Reminding of BPG and also its an obvious C2 .And Perhaps he should concentrate a little better rather than trying to give a "nicer " report for the landlord who has a Council complaint been made against them etc

westward10 · Jun 24, 2023

Why would you remind them of the Best Practice Guide, is that some sort of legal document.

LukeD · Jun 25, 2023

westward10 said:
Why would you remind them of the Best Practice Guide, is that some sort of legal document.

No...But its a clue to help them

uc1987 · Jun 26, 2023

LukeD said:
First : here are 2 x sockets .What code would you give and why ? 3rd pick you can see rear thermal damage on double socket

second : Roof above bathroom has terrible leaks . Lights spark and buzz etc when raining .Video evidence shown to tester . tester says it not a C1 or C2 as its not raining despite the videos taken when it does .So as inspected its not a issue . Thoughts >??

If the sockets are replaced than the test is carried out. There is no reason to put this in the certificate as any C code

uc1987 · Jun 26, 2023

JBW175 said:
Sockets are definite C2’s in my eyes.

With regards to the lighting issue, first and foremost she needs to get that roof fixed to stem the leaks, then a good inspection to see what accessories / wiring has water damage and needs replacing. C2/FI

And as above, sack the tester.

If the sockets have been replaced why would you list it.?

littlespark · Jun 26, 2023

Welcome to the forum, @uc1987 and you bring up a very good point.

@LukeD, Were these sockets replaced?
I admit, I originally didn’t see the third photo showing the backs of them…. Had they been removed for replacement, or just removed, photo, and put back on?

I suppose the other issue, it can be argued that there was no fault on the lights “at the time of the test”…. But I would still think there would be signs of dampness under an IR test.

Maybe low, but not low enough to say it’s a fault?

DPG · Jun 26, 2023

uc1987 said:
If the sockets have been replaced why would you list it.?

I don't think they have been have they? This is an EICR. A different company may even be doing gany remedial work.

uc1987 · Jun 26, 2023

DPG said:
I don't think they have been have they? This is an EICR. A different company may even be doing gany remedial work.

Going by the pictures the sockets look to be disconnected and removed.

DPG · Jun 26, 2023

uc1987 said:
Going by the pictures the sockets look to be disconnected and removed.

True, but could have just been for the photo. But the question was what code should they be given.

uc1987 · Jun 26, 2023

DPG said:
True, but could have just been for the photo. But the question was what code should they be

uc1987 · Jun 26, 2023

Looks like this is an overload and negligence by the user whoever that maybe. You would have to test the circuit and then determine whether it's the socket or a wiring issue and then code accordingly.

LukeD · Jun 26, 2023

uc1987 said:
If the sockets are replaced than the test is carried out. There is no reason to put this in the certificate as any C code

Really ...the test is what is found .Then any issues get sorted/new sockets etc .The whole purpose of the test was to clarify a complaint that the first EICR never noted them as been an issues .

LukeD · Jun 26, 2023

uc1987 said:
Going by the pictures the sockets look to be disconnected and removed.

Photos of sockets after removal .

uc1987 · Jun 26, 2023

LukeD said:
Really ...the test is what is found .Then any issues get sorted/new sockets etc .The whole purpose of the test was to clarify a complaint that the first EICR never noted them as been

LukeD · Jun 26, 2023

And the second guy wont class them as a C2 when he found them on arrival still in use .

yep..Interesting that its normally the Other pin . so could be some form of appliance issue etc etc . BUT thats nothing to do with the report ! Its not what was used its the condition of the circuits and fittings etc.

uc1987 · Jun 26, 2023

LukeD said:
Really ...the test is what is found .Then any issues get sorted/new sockets etc .The whole purpose of the test was to clarify a complaint that the first EICR never noted them as been an issues .

Not sure where you're getting your information from. If the socket is replaced and than a full test has been done. Why would you code it?

LukeD · Jun 26, 2023

uc1987 said:
Not sure where you're getting your information from. If the socket is replaced and than a full test has been done. Why would you code it?

Report is what was found Not what was left . The purpose of the test was made clear to them' "Code as you find " . Not Code after completion .Otherwise whats the point of the Test ???

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