Another coding question?

[HappyHippyDad]

Evening.

I am unsure whether to code this a C2 or a C3. I wouldn't normally code a crack in the meter casing as a C2, but this is a big hole right where the cut out is? Plus I'm particularly poorly at the moment with a horrible bug and have become very indecisive! :nonod:

Cheers chaps.

 

[stevey1983]

Just fill the hole with expanding foam and no code needed. Job done

 

[Brightspark2]

Bodged up hinge too isn't it?

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Bodged up hinge too isn't it?

yep, only one screw holding in one hinge.

The main bonding for the water is 2.5mm, I have never seen a bonding cable that small before and was planning to put a C2 as it is so undersized (TN-C-S), again not sure though?

 

[NDG Elecs]

Evening.

I am unsure whether to code this a C2 or a C3. I wouldn't normally code a crack in the meter casing as a C2, but this is a big hole right where the cut out is? Plus I'm particularly poorly at the moment with a horrible bug and have become very indecisive! :nonod:

Cheers chaps.

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I am not 100% as to whether this is or isn't within the remit of 7671 and an EICR. If it is, I would C3 at most. Even in a strong windy storm water will likely run out again before it can do any damage. A lot of the meter cupboard doors and replacement hinges are available online if you are likely to be doing the remedials. I have used these a few times, and they are a doddle to do. Meterboxs Direct Online Shop | Electrical Meter Box Doors

 

[7029 dave]

I am not 100% as to whether this is or isn't within the remit of 7671 and an EICR. If it is, I would C3 at most. Even in a strong windy storm water will likely run out again before it can do any damage. A lot of the meter cupboard doors and replacement hinges are available online if you are likely to be doing the remedials. I have used these a few times, and they are a doddle to do. Meterboxs Direct Online Shop | Electrical Meter Box Doors

I don't think it is within the remit of 7671, no code IMO

 

[i=p/u]

You as the inspectorate code as u like hhappyhippy. I'm behind you ,

metering equipment is is in the schedule of inspections ipx2

 

[7029 dave]

The meter box is the sole responsibility of the home owner, although we do light maintenance on the door locks and hinges, the door can be purchased from wickes , the orange shed and the likes.

 

[Richard Burns]

I would class this as an additional comment with no code.
The hole in the door does not present any danger in that location, however i would also recommend in the covering letter that the door be replaced considering its condition.

I would probably code the main bonding at 2.5mm² as a C2 as it may not be able to handle to the load current under a disconnected neutral fault. it also might not have sufficiently low resistance to maintaining <50V touch voltage, but probably will be OK.
The regulations also consider that 2.5mm² cable is not sufficiently strong to be used as a single core conductor as it may suffer mechanical damage.

Hope you recover soon.