Blanks missing from CU in 2 senarios

[MG201]

I personally think a C1 is a bit extreme.

Is a c1 fair when there is mass amounts missing . I recon on this job it's the case of if its a C1 for 1 of the CUs then it's a C1 for them all locked location or not . Like previously said by other dont know who will access the local. .

 

[MG201]

Any opinion on the rate

 

[Deleted account]

Does this mean that if there is masses of grommets missing that should be a code 1 .. just asking out of curiosity .also does it make a diffrence if only 1 or 2 blanks are missing or is it just the rule of thumb that it's always a C1..

Gromits missing not quite the same as blanks. It depends if you can get your finger in the hole and it could touch live parts. Then it would be a C1.

If your concerned about ingress or protection of cables on entry then probably C3 maybe C2 depending on other factors.

 

[Midwest]

Any opinion on the rate

Pete's already liked your suggestion. why not have it done on an hourly rate plus materials. Everyone's a winner then?

 

[MG201]

Pete's already liked your suggestion. why not have it done on an hourly rate plus materials. Everyone's a winner then?

Soz didn't notice the like. Crz

 

[MG201]

Soz didn't notice the like. Crz

I recon its a days work for 1 guy .I know it might be a boring day but an easy wee shift never dose anyone any harm now and again.

 

[cprfenom]

I have to say that the code should be based on the scenario. C1 is immediately dangerous. So if in normal circumstances that panel cannot be accessed by anyone but a skilled person then it can be a C2.

My gut feeling on an EICR is if you have some blanks in your van that will fit then fit them and don't even record it as a code.

 

[Nigel]

Generally I would a C1 in a general area and a C2 in a cupboard with controlled access. It does really depend on how that access is managed. At the larger station I work on electric cupboards and switch room keys are very tightly controlled.

 

[Dillb]

Generally I would a C1 in a general area and a C2 in a cupboard with controlled access. It does really depend on how that access is managed. At the larger station I work on electric cupboards and switch room keys are very tightly controlled.

Why does the skilled person matter? You have potential exposed live parts.

 

[Octopus]

Why does the skilled person matter? You have potential exposed live parts.

Not all CU's have exposed live parts - some Crabtree have units that plug in .............

 

[Nigel]

Why does the skilled person matter? You have potential exposed live parts.

Electricians are exposed to live parts all the time.

 

[Des 56]

Why discuss what code for having a blank missing
There is no such specific problem as a missing blank and it is nigh on impossible to group each situation and set a universal code

The judgement should be made on accessibility to live parts without the use of a tool,if they can be accessed the code is different to non accessed (whether blanks exist or don't exist,they are in themselves irrelevant)

 

[Risteard]

I personally think a C1 is a bit extreme.

I know where you're coming from, but if we accept that there are exposed live parts as a result of a blank being missing then it's hard to be merciful with the coding.

 

[Octopus]

I personally think a C1 is a bit extreme.

Hit, nail and head spring to mind

C1 if at a low level and you can see the copper
C2 if at a high level and if you can see copper

BUT ifs it when doing an EICR, I would probably get one out of the van and fit it ............ unless the installation is a pile of poo!

 

[buzzlightyear]

I would be putting down a c1 for missing blanks. reason any kid around will think is a post box .and little hands can get in side .