EICR codes again earths to double ins fittings

[truckster]

If theres no earth continuity I would go C2.

BTW I love the new forms, makes it easy to get everything, no more having to remember it all.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Hate the EICR's at the moment...filling in one today on NIC software...section F,about 60 odd defects...then when you get to the tick box section you have to reference every one to defects in section F...constantly flicking back and trawling through all the defects....:cuss:

 

[plugsandsparks]

Regarding DI fittings, which are becoming more and more prevalent. I struggle between the two options of C2 and C3 mainly because. There is no danger present and there wont be if DA fittings remain, so for it to become dangerous there would need to be a change of fitting to class1 and however fitted it left the earths off, also a C2 tends to lead to an un-satisfactory condition. The problem with C3 is that its worded as a recommendation which i suppose is probably nearer to its actual real danger potential. As its relativly inexpensive to terminate them on a choc block and test continuity and there is some way to explain to the client that it is needed for the future then its easier to justify a C2. I do wish though that the suppliers of these lights create a term position for earth continuity would make life so much easier for DIYers and Electricians

 

[invisable]

the coding would be a code C3 as long as the lights are all class 2 and switches are all on plastic back boxes so plate screws cant become live. But I would make it clear on your test sheet or use addition sheet to clearly explain the dangers would increase if class 2 fittings were changed.

After all you can only report on the installation at its current state.

If you are in doubt ring NIC or ECA techinical (or whoever you pay your money to).