c2 or c3

[TPES]

C3 I think.. Don't agree any sockets should be installed upside down

 

[Adam W]

I had a feeling it was a hairdressing salon. I would also go for no code; partly because where else would you put the sockets? This topic came up here a while ago - you could put the sockets above the counter, next to the sink, by the hairwashing shower, but then isn't that a 'location containing a bath or shower'?
There's a diagram in the OSG detailing where there is a shower cubicle in the corner of a bedroom with a partition next to it, which demonstrates that you can put a socket on the other side of the partition. To me, putting the sockets under the counter comes close to putting them on the other side of a partition and while maybe not perfect is a better solution than putting the sockets next to the shower; after all, it's not actually a shower cubicle but a specialist shower to be used by trained people.

 

[Miketwinny]

C3 absence of the required diagrams & charts, absence of an RCD for additional protection of circuits that require it, if any. For the OP.

 

[huntos33]

Ok i'm jumping in here to save starting another thread, i've just done a EICR and the ring main has no CPC continuity, Live and neutral are fine equal readings to both assuming a broken cpc within a socket personally, ive checked polarity at all sockets which is fine. im thinking this is a C2 myself others have said C3 your thoughts ?

 

[Miketwinny]

C2 non-earthed installation(this requires a further fault to manifest injury). huntos33

 

[Edd]

Best practice guide Issue 4 page 14:

C2 A Ring final circuit having a discontinuous conductor

 

[Edd]

The Salon sockets:
C3 Socket-Outlet mounted in such a position as to result in potential damage to socket, plug or flex.
Cord grips are designed to have flexes drop down straight, sockets are designed to have plugs held horizontal. Mark it on the cert, then at least it covers your arse.