Eicr codeing

[Maxstone89]

Hi,

What code would people put for a lighting cable going along skirting board with no trunking ect, its in a really old building so not sure weather this complied then or not as its in an exposed position, i want to put c2
But is it c3

Would be thankful for your input

Regards Kurtis Randle

 

[gnselectricals]

Twin and earth etc no code as mechanically protected by the sheath, unless there are signs of damage then code 1/2. If it's singles then prob code 2

 

[Dave OCD]

As long as it's on the top rather than front of the skirting and clipped properly then no code needed I'd say

 

[Maxstone89]

Its clipped on from ceiling to floor going over the skirting board some of it, i would say it in a exposed position

 

[Maxstone89]

And some clipped all along the front of the skirting board in a position where it can be knocked ect

 

[Maxstone89]

And most of it has been painted over at least 2-3 times

 

[HandySparks]

C3, unless there's signs of damage or an obvious specific risk. After all, you'll find loads of flexible cable lying around on the floor of most properties and that generally survives.

 

[Maxstone89]

Flexible cables are a lot tougher and designed for it, but i see what you mean

 

[gutterball]

Unless there's obvious signs of damage i wouldn't code it. does it pass all the tests?

 

[Dave OCD]

As it does sound a bit vulnerable I'd say C3 with a comment that additional mechanical protection is recommended.

 

[davesparks]

No code as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Leesparkykent]

^I agree ^

 

[davesparks]

As it does sound a bit vulnerable I'd say C3 with a comment that additional mechanical protection is recommended.

What particular mechanical protection do you recommend?

 

[Maxstone89]

As it does sound a bit vulnerable I'd say C3 with a comment that additional mechanical protection is recommended.

I would agree with this at least.

 

[Andy78]

I would agree with this at least.

Which regulation will you be citing as justification for the C3 seeing as clipped direct is an acceptable installation method for this type of cable ?