Code for 'taped joint' above downlights - no access above

[mattg4321]

Load of downlights in a flat, all taped connector block joints. No enclosures.

No access above as it's a suspended ceiling with concrete above. Normally I'd be thinking C2, but I'm struggling to see the potential danger here so veering towards C3. Is there any written guidance on this situation. Can't see anything in best practice guide.

 

[telectrix]

if it's intrinsically safe, then a C3...... any sign of thermal damage or exposed live parts a C2, or even a C1 if bad.

 

[westward10]

I C2 any unenclosed connection I don't care where it is. You cannot use out of reach as a means of protection.

 

[telectrix]

but a decent wrapping of tape is an enclosure of sorts. and it's recommended in B&Q instructions. ??

 

[littlespark]

That’s your answer to everything, tel.... wrap it in tape!

unenclosed joint - wrap it in tape!
dripping water pipe joint - wrap it in tape!
Sliced finger with Stanley blade...- wrap it in tape!!!!

 

[mattg4321]

An enclosure can also also be 'the fabric of the building'?

Of course it's wrong and shoddy workmanship, but is it really potentially dangerous when there is no access to it, short of pulling the downlight out of the ceiling.

Personally I always C2 this type of thing normally, but this is an unusual one.

 

[DPG]

C2.5

 

[mattg4321]

C2.5

Good one!

Think I'm just going C2 on reflection. It's p*** poor. Should be sorted really.

 

[telectrix]

That’s your answer to everything, tel.... wrap it in tape!

unenclosed joint - wrap it in tape!
dripping water pipe joint - wrap it in tape!
Sliced finger with Stanley blade...- wrap it in tape!!!!

but it's got to be M&S tape.

 

[Julie.]

C2.5

Platform C2 3/4 ?


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