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    EICR coding help

    Is the Napit EICR Codebreakers book any use? Got a few problems that another spark disagrees with, All on one board Plastic board not in an escape route or below stairs C3 No busbar cover on board C3 Spur for Storage heater has crack on fuse holder C3 No cover on inside bulkhead light C3 No RCD...
  2. W

    Codes domestic eicr best practice

    Hi just looking for any tips and knowledge. When carrying out a domestic eicr I’ve noticed a pattern such as often No metal board No rcd protection Not to ip 4x or 2 x I’m still picking up on things to put and don’t want to get into a habit of jut the same ones. Any other recommendations in...
  3. J

    Another coding question

    What code would you suggest for uncovering a power circuit wired in copper cable less than the csa stated in table 52.3 provided the ccc of that cable wasnt effected. Thanks Judd.
  4. J

    4293 elcb coding __________

    Been called to a job for a second opinion, Previous spark said current db set up would warrant a code 2 and therefore need a board change. Granted the elcb set up isn't great for discrimination but cant see this warranting more than a C3. But what about the elcb itself? It Tests out fine. Any...
  5. MFS Electrical

    EICR Coding challenge for trainees.

    Im going to post up a couple of pictures have a good look and see if there is anything you would code during an EICR.... There are no daft answers so give it a go. I’m after a Code i.e C1,C2,C3, FI and if possible a reg to back it up. There may be some things which don’t really warrant a...
  6. gazdkw82

    EICR coding (C1,C2,C3,N/A)

    Just doing some mock exams for the upcoming 2391 course. Confused on this question as I got it wrong. Q. If a lighting circuit installed in metal conduit in a shop supplied from a TNS system had no RCD provided for fault protection but achieved disconnection times what would the outcome be on...
  7. S

    EICR coding for transportable unit

    Hi all, I've recently carried out an EICR on a transportable unit and all circuit wiring has been installed in Twin & Earth. According to regs only flexible cabling should be used due to frequent movement, vibrations etc. I myself wouldn't deem this as needing urgent action and think it would...
  8. M

    Blanks missing from CU in 2 senarios

    If there is blanks missing from a CU what code would this be. Scenario 1 .. 6 blanks missing from a CU in a corridor cupboard Scenario 2 8 blanks missing from a locked corridor cupboard Looking at 3 diffrent reports they have same faults but have been coded differently.
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    Burnt out ballast EICR Coding

    Scenario: Visibly burnt out, entirely blackened, ballast in a fluorescent fitting. Would this be noteworthy during an EICR and if so, how would it be coded? My thinking is that its an obvious fire risk. Still an apprentice with millions to learn, any input would be appreciated.
  10. tank

    ZS Fail RCBO Coding Question

    Hi all, i'm doing an eicr on a school and am live testing ZS for ring final circuits. The supply is TNCS. i have two results and three questions if i may. i'm getting c32 rcbo ZS 0.64 ohms. ( Max ZS allowed 0.55 ohms ) Should this be coded a C3 because although ZS fail, the rcd will catch...
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    Coding eicr in 11 year old hotel.

  12. H

    Coding flowing an EICR

    Hi All Writing up an EICR I've been doing recently, wanted to get fellow opinions on coding no identification of conductors throughout, everything's ran in SY cable with no sleeving, so both conductors are black?
  13. JK-Electrical

    EICR Codebreakers: A Guide to Coding Observations for Electrical Installation Condition Reports

    Has anyone bought a copy of this NAPIT publication? If so, what are you thoughts?
  14. Ian1981

    Coding of non bs7671 cables

    As title suggests, how many people carrying out EICR code the use of non compliant cables or at least cables not included in bs7671 for fixed wiring such as SY, YY cables. I see more and more of this type of cabling used for the fixed wiring to anything as a supply to a socket outlet, to a...
  15. D

    Coding advice on EICR please

    Looking for some advice as im fairly new to EICR reporting, although have passed 2394/95 and have carried out a couple of straight forward reports. Firstly, on a EICR I have carried out for a family member I have found an old MEM memera 2000 metal clad consumer unit, over 8 years old. I was...
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    Spur Flex Outlet cap missing coding

    What would the code be on a spur flex outlet, that has the cap missing for where the flex should be? Looks like flex outlet for appliance isn't required and been removed, there fore cap has gone missing. Picking up reports with it down as C2 and C3. Any thoughts?
  17. Andy78

    EICR coding................

    I've been and done an inspection on a rented property today. Normally I am pretty sure of myself with codes but caught myself second guessing today so thought it might help freshen my head up to run a couple of points by the forum for opinion. First one is a spur from a 2.5mm 32A ring final...
  18. E

    EICR- What coding for an existing Bathroom

    Guys This is an existing Installation around 12 yrs old RCD protection on the power but not on the lighting, when carrying out a EICR what would the coding be on the lighting in the bathroom?
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Some help with coding please for an EICR?

    Evening.. I have just carried out an EICR and I am a little unsure on which code to issue for the following 4 things: 1. The cover has been cut on the fuse box to make way for the plug in mcb's (see picture). I see this all the time. A consumer unit is perhaps the single most important...
  20. O

    The thorny subject of coding...

    I was sent an EICR to comment on.... When I saw the report : 1. CU not AMD 3 compliant - C3 2. Circuits are not identified at consumer unit - C2 (yet the report lists what they are) 3. Cables buried in walls are not RCD protected - C2 4. Lighting circuit serving bathroom is not RCD protected...

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