Code 1 Problems - Am I being Scammed?

[telectrix]

Is the cooker ignition circuit a problem because it is not fused down?

Cheers

looks like it.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Had a look at the property the other day.
A number of problems with the PIR.
To start off with, the supply is TN-C-S, not TN-S, there's a sticker on the cut-out, and the head is not sealed, so the neutral/earth link is easily viewed by opening the lid.
The main switch is rated at 240V but the inspector has noted 230V.
The Main fuse, is type II, but the inspector hasn't noted the type, or the Short-circuit capacity.
The circuits on the PIR are numbered backwards, circuit 10 next to the main switch, circuit 1 furthest from the main switch (MK Sentry CU).
On a couple of socket circuits, the number of points served are incorrect, on one circuit it's listed as 7 when there are 9, and on another 6 when there are only 3. No idea where the other socket has appeared from?
The Inspector missed the lack of earth continuity on one of the socket-outlets, a spur which I have disconnected and blanked off.
The unknown circuit is for the combi boiler.
Circuit 9 which has had a code 1 applied because it has an OPD of 32A, and the inspector reccomends 16A, is actually a RFC wired in 2.5mm² T&E, so no code at all.
There is one socket-outlet in the hall by the front door on the ground floor, which is likely to be used for mobile equipment outdoors which I have changed for an RCD socket.
I've stuck some lables on the CU.
No warning lables required for two versions of wiring, as it's all Red and Black, no RCD warning lable required, as there isn't an RCD in the CU.
I've listed the lack of RCD protection for the socket-outlets intended for general use by ordinary persons, the lack of RCD protection for circuits of a location containing a bath or shower and the lack of RCD protection for cables concealed in walls at a depth less than 50mm all as code C3s (decided to do it as an EICR).
Haven't coded the heat detector in the hall, as it's not within the scope of BS7671.
Haven't coded the 0.75mm² flex for the hob ignition, as it's a fixed load, that is unlikely to be subjected to overcurrent.

 

[telectrix]

and that's known as doing the job right.

 

[SW1970]

Spin - obviously without exposing the name of the previous PIR "inspector" or his company, can you reveal whether he is an incompetent one man show or belonging to one of these bucket shops turning out PIRs by the hour? Cheers.

 

[IQ Electrical]

Had a look at the property the other day.
A number of problems with the PIR.
To start off with, the supply is TN-C-S, not TN-S, there's a sticker on the cut-out, and the head is not sealed, so the neutral/earth link is easily viewed by opening the lid.
The main switch is rated at 240V but the inspector has noted 230V.
The Main fuse, is type II, but the inspector hasn't noted the type, or the Short-circuit capacity.
The circuits on the PIR are numbered backwards, circuit 10 next to the main switch, circuit 1 furthest from the main switch (MK Sentry CU).
On a couple of socket circuits, the number of points served are incorrect, on one circuit it's listed as 7 when there are 9, and on another 6 when there are only 3. No idea where the other socket has appeared from?
The Inspector missed the lack of earth continuity on one of the socket-outlets, a spur which I have disconnected and blanked off.
The unknown circuit is for the combi boiler.
Circuit 9 which has had a code 1 applied because it has an OPD of 32A, and the inspector reccomends 16A, is actually a RFC wired in 2.5mm² T&E, so no code at all.
There is one socket-outlet in the hall by the front door on the ground floor, which is likely to be used for mobile equipment outdoors which I have changed for an RCD socket.
I've stuck some lables on the CU.
No warning lables required for two versions of wiring, as it's all Red and Black, no RCD warning lable required, as there isn't an RCD in the CU.
I've listed the lack of RCD protection for the socket-outlets intended for general use by ordinary persons, the lack of RCD protection for circuits of a location containing a bath or shower and the lack of RCD protection for cables concealed in walls at a depth less than 50mm all as code C3s (decided to do it as an EICR).
Haven't coded the heat detector in the hall, as it's not within the scope of BS7671.
Haven't coded the 0.75mm² flex for the hob ignition, as it's a fixed load, that is unlikely to be subjected to overcurrent.

Nice one Spin, sounds spot on and makes an absolute mockery of the **** that was compiled previously.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Spin - obviously without exposing the name of the previous PIR "inspector" or his company, can you reveal whether he is an incompetent one man show or belonging to one of these bucket shops turning out PIRs by the hour? Cheers.

It would appear, that he is a one man band.

 

[Dan]

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