EICR Redundant cables in DB, MCB taped over!

[ForkEnigma]

EICR

DB has redundant cables connected to protective devices!
Any reg in the 18th??? Memory recalls (badly) something in GN4

 

[ForkEnigma]

You've got an attitude problem you mate.

Really, ok if I've upset someone, then I indeed apologise

 

[westward10]

You are not going to find a Reg No unless you can identify an issue.

 

[davesparks]

And earth them, was your reply, which is correct.
This moment in time, they are just disconnected.
Yeah really hard work, aint it.

If you have disconnected them, and not earthed them, then the work you have done is not compliant with EAWR.
So you have rectified something non-compliant by doing something non-compliant?
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I see it more as an C1, as they are connected, and protective devices not locked off.
I produce reg codes on my reports as its a professional report.

C1 is immediate danger, as the MCB is switched off there is no immediate danger.

If the MCB was to be switched on then there could potentially be a danger, this would be C2 - potentially dangerous.

 

[Julie.]

All I want is a reg number cupcake, as per the OP
Read the thread in its entirety. Thank you

Then tell us what the ACTUAL issue is sweetheart!

The question - and I will paraphrase

"I want to know what the regulation number is to a potential issue that I don't really know yet, (or whether there is one at all); but rather than saying it needs further investigation, I want to assume everyone else does a really bad job; thus they will obviously leave it in a dangerous state, so i am going to present to the customer an unreasonable guess, and therefore a potentially false report"

Is somewhat difficult to answer accurately!

Several people, including myself have highlighted this, yet you appear incapable of actually understanding this, and just present yourself as a ****.

I have a philosophy, people base their "best guess" on how others do things on how they themselves do things.

I assume people do the best they can, what do you assume?

 

[Lister1987]

OP was given a reg number in #25 and accepted it in #26 - The reg given may not be what others would use but none the less it was given and accepted by the OP.

Everything after that is immaterial, can we now lock this thread as resolved and move on?

 

[DPG]

OP was given a reg number in #25 and accepted it in #26 - The reg given may not be what others would use but none the less it was given and accepted by the OP.

Everything after that is immaterial, can we now lock this thread as resolved and move on?

The people who posted after you may disagree with you there!

 

[westward10]

OP was given a reg number in #25 and accepted it in #26 - The reg given may not be what others would use but none the less it was given and accepted by the OP.

Everything after that is immaterial, can we now lock this thread as resolved and move on?

You cannot quote a Reg when you have no idea what the issue is you are quoting for.

 

[davesparks]

OP was given a reg number in #25 and accepted it in #26 - The reg given may not be what others would use but none the less it was given and accepted by the OP.

Everything after that is immaterial, can we now lock this thread as resolved and move on?

Just because the OP accepted it doesn't mean that it is correct, the best answer or the end of any useful discussion.

 

[ipf]

Its important to me, as I see myself as a lawyer of the electrical trade.

As a self proclaimed 'lawyer of the electrical trade', why ask us minions for advice on the regulations?
Edit....TWIMC
Oh...and it really p****s me off seeing folks feeding info to those who should know already......being in the midst of carrying out an EICR.

 

[Lister1987]

The people who posted after you may disagree with you there!

Fair enough, I was just trying to stop it descending into back and forth name-calling and frustration ?

 

[Timbo]

Let's all Fork Off, and leave the lawyer to it. He may want to sue for incorrect information. ?

 

[Risteard]

You've got an attitude problem you mate.

Maybe it's Reevio...

 

[radiohead]

Having trawled through this remarkable thread I'd have to conclude that if the OP is incapable of looking up the regulation he requires to back up his code 1 he probably shouldn't be carrying out EICR's. Agree totally with post #39.
All of us from time to time struggle to find the regulation relevant to an issue, but for those carrying out an EICR familiarity with Bs7671 is an essential requirement. When I'm writing up reports the BBB is in front of me and regularly referred to.

 

[ForkEnigma]

You are not going to find a Reg No unless you can identify an issue.

Having trawled through this remarkable thread I'd have to conclude that if the OP is incapable of looking up the regulation he requires to back up his code 1 he probably shouldn't be carrying out EICR's. Agree totally with post #39.
All of us from time to time struggle to find the regulation relevant to an issue, but for those carrying out an EICR familiarity with Bs7671 is an essential requirement. When I'm writing up reports the BBB is in front of me and regularly referred to.

Thanks for your kind reply.
Yes I have the BBB in front of me.
I know how I'm going to deal with, by taking advice from this thread.
As my OP has been answered in a way I'm happy with. Can an admin be as kind to lock the thread.
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Fair enough, I was just trying to stop it descending into back and forth name-calling and frustration ?

Thank you for your help.
I've asked admin to lock or close this thread.
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Let's all Fork Off, and leave the lawyer to it. He may want to sue for incorrect information. ?

Now thats a proper reply!!!
Brilliant.
Note to self, dont argue on here when in the pub.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

I’m so confused here. If they have been taped off for 2 years. Why not just disconnect them and stick them into to earth bar whilst on site, literally 1 minute per circuit. You have spent more time searching a reg number than it would have taken to just sort it on site. I wouldn’t even charge, you would disconnect the bloody cable to R1R2 anyway? ??