DB missing blanks code

[dave992]

just a quick one, having a debate onsite what code to give to this dB. We have a dB which is missing a few blanks from the cover, the dB is located within a electrical switch room which is locked and only access by singing and filling out a permit. Due to the room being locked and a permit required to gain access, some electrician have said it only a c3 due to locked room, and only skilled people can gain access. What your thoughts

Thanks

 

[KEV 1 N]

I would normally put that down as C1, but if it’s in a locked electrical room and the only people going in there are skilled personnel, then I would put it as a C2 and make a note that it is situated in a locked electrical room. C2 because ultimately live parts are still exposed, regardless of who’s entering the area.

 

[SJD]

C2 under the circumstances.

 

[pirate]

Not my area of expertise, but I would give it a C#...I mean, if you can only access the room by singing, then C sharp seems a fair choice?

 

[AJshep]

C1 usualy, but as its behind lock and key with permit holder access only then C2 in my opinion is also acceptable.

I don't think anyone would argue with either of these as its down to your professinal judgement.

Personally I think i would only breifly consider coding it as a C3 if there was a lockable lid / flap on the DB.

 

[telectrix]

i,d bung in a few blanks. far less work than filling in forms.

 

[Strima]

C2 for me, but then bung in some blanks that I have rattling around in various tool boxes in the van and let the customer know.

 

[KEV 1 N]

i,d bung in a few blanks. far less work than filling in forms.

Yes I usually fit them in too for that reason!

 

[AJshep]

Think guidance note 3 state that you have to notify the "duty holder" or customer immediately, in writing, if you come across a C1, so you usually end telling them verbally and end up fitting blanks while your there anyway.
I suppose if the customer is horrible or hasn't been very good at providing tea and biscuits then at by telling them first you can add the cost of a take away costa to the job.

 

[bigspark17]

C1

 

[Octopus]

C1

Definitely not a C1

 

[PEG]

...I've lost interest in the thread question,because Pirate posted my joke,but made it funnier...

 

[7029 dave]

c2 for me.

 

[dmxtothemax]

2c or not 2c ?

That is the question ?

 

[Pete999]

just a quick one, having a debate onsite what code to give to this dB. We have a dB which is missing a few blanks from the cover, the dB is located within a electrical switch room which is locked and only access by singing and filling out a permit. Due to the room being locked and a permit required to gain access, some electrician have said it only a c3 due to locked room, and only skilled people can gain access. What your thoughts

Thanks

C1

 

[bigspark17]

Definitely not a C1

Its an exposed conductive part, we are not there to check locks and doors ect we are there to report the condition of the electrical installation. C1

 

[Simonslimline]

Its an exposed conductive part, we are not there to check locks and doors ect we are there to report the condition of the electrical installation. C1

I would say an exposed Live part.

 

[Octopus]

I would say an exposed Live part.

Being perdantic - the OP says nothing about exposed live parts, simply blanks mising and in the absense of make and model of CU for all we know it could be a Crabtree with no exposed live parts...

 

[Simonslimline]

Being perdantic - the OP says nothing about exposed live parts, simply blanks mising and in the absense of make and model of CU for all we know it could be a Crabtree with no exposed live parts...

In that case, no code then

 

[Pete999]

Being perdantic - the OP says nothing about exposed live parts, simply blanks mising and in the absense of make and model of CU for all we know it could be a Crabtree with no exposed live parts...

OK but the IP is compromised is it not?

 

[Octopus]

OK but the IP is compromised is it not?

Yes - but we don't have enough information to rate the code!

 

[Pete999]

Yes - but we don't have enough information to rate the code!

Wouldn't have thought you would need any more information, there's a dirty great slot in the CU where people can stick their hand digits, regardless of the door people can make mistakes with doors and locking logs C1

 

[Toneyz]

Yes - but we don't have enough information to rate the code!

I think that for what the OP gives in their opening description that it is a standard 3 phase distribution board with no protective device/solid blank exposing live buss-bar.