I'm about to carry out a periodic and after asking other sparks i know (who seem to have different opinions) and reading up from various sources i'm still unsure on the correct coding to put on the certificate.
The PIR is at a shop which also has an upstairs flat. It's a TNS system and there...
hi there i have come across today i ring circuit that twin and earth, however the cpc had been cut out at the fuseboard and at the socket the same. there was earthing from the socket to the metal back box. what code is given here?
1 im guessing???
Hi Guys
I have recently been hauled over the coals for coding items that are not in BS7671
e.g. No lighting in an Intake Room, Asbestos in Switchgear, etc
The customer says its not a reg (I agree) but I coded it a 2 as it needs lighting and is against the EAWR1989
They say I should only...
I have been given a PIR and asked to do all codes 1 and 2 ok but the tester has applied interesting code2s heres a few the list is not endless.
1 Incorrect screws in panel cover.
2 dust at bottom of d.b
3 No 230V labels.
4 Panel has no markings sayiny 2 different wiring tyopes...
Just to settle few arguments with non electrical based no it alls..!!
No gas/water bonding code 2 :)
absence of rcd code 4 :)
broken socket (faciua intact but switch defective, constantly on) code 1 :confused:
absence of earth sleeving code 4:)
cable sheath on flex not taken into enclosure...
I really need to get this straight in my mind, having not done any PIRs for a long time (since the 16th edition) what is the scenario?
If I am asked to carry out a PIR on a perfectly installed 16th edition installation with no issues prior to July 2008 are all changes that occurred due to the...
I noticed on an inspection today that all switches I opened to inspect were wired red and black with no red sleeving to identify the black as a live. Seemed to be the same throughout the property although the spark who wired it took the trouble of sleeving at the ceiling roses?!
I appreciate...
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