C2 issues? Consumer Unit & Circuit forms a Figure of 8 Rather than a complete RFC?

[LEighLeigh]

Please help, just had a domestic EICR undertaken, a C2 issue: Consumer Unit does not meet minimum I.P rating, what does this mean and how do I check this out? how expensive to rectify? thanks!

 

[pc1966]

Just to add the ratings for IP protection are covered by:

• regulation 416.2.1 for most areas at IP2X which basically is 12.5mm to prevent finger access, and;
• regulation 416.2.2 for accessible top surfaces at IP4X which is 1mm access. Basically so if folks leave crap on the top of things it does not drop in to the enclosure.

The 1mm limit on the top is one often violated by open grommets, etc, that are otherwise safe from fingers.

 

[LEighLeigh]

Thank you again for all of the replies, very useful. In terms of the RFC he did mention that it was continuity, so reading through the comments it sounds as if the builders that moved the two sockets (one of which doesn't work) perhaps rewired them up incorrectly and I'm guessing this has caused the failure in relation to that C2 in which case hopefully an easy fix. The C2 on the CU, I can confirm there are certainly no 12.5mm gaps, the top surface I'm not sure, it's possible there is a 1mm gap I suppose, shame I don't live near the property. The shower light fitting not being IP rated for Zone 2 environments, I guess that just needs doing.

 

[pc1966]

Overall it sounds like it will not be too expensive to fix. You can start by getting an estimate from the original electrician for the remedial work and if unsure then get another quote or two.

Also you can post it here for comments but with any personal information redacted (like the name/address for yourself, the electricians, or the rented property).

 

[LEighLeigh]

Overall it sounds like it will not be too expensive to fix. You can start by getting an estimate from the original electrician for the remedial work and if unsure then get another quote or two.

Also you can post it here for comments but with any personal information redacted (like the name/address for yourself, the electricians, or the rented property).

that's really useful, thank you!