Fault on lighting cct prevents taking Zs

[Octopus]

Completed the 18th it's just that coding is a contentious issue. Some say they will code 2 others will say code three.

Is that for a lack of continuity in the CPC?

If so it’s a C2

But it’s up to the person who ordered the report if they want to act on the findings ...

 

[Michael J]

Is that for a lack of continuity in the CPC?

If so it’s a C2

But it’s up to the person who ordered the report if they want to act on the findings ...

Found loose connect at CU fixed there and then

 

[Baddegg]

Not done any eicr’s so apologies if I’m wrong,but why are you repairing things if only doing a report?

 

[Nigel]

Not done any eicr’s so apologies if I’m wrong,but why are you repairing things if only doing a report?

It would take a real arsehole to see a loose connection and not tighten it up there and then. Would also take longer to write the non-conformance so quids up and customer happy.

 

[Michael J]

I will probably be caned by some for this. At the time I discovered the fault I was under the cosh so I wasn't able to find the reason. Today I had a bit more time and luckily the fault was easily rectified. Ironically later on I found a definate Code 1. Which I also rectified on the spot as it was easy. The condition of the installation on the whole is good with the biggest problem being the CUs weren't accurately marked up( circuit description not matching to what was actually installed)

 

[Toneyz]

I will probably be caned by some for this. At the time I discovered the fault I was under the cosh so I wasn't able to find the reason. Today I had a bit more time and luckily the fault was easily rectified. Ironically later on I found a definate Code 1. Which I also rectified on the spot as it was easy. The condition of the installation on the whole is good with the biggest problem being the CUs weren't accurately marked up( circuit description not matching to what was actually installed)

I find it better to start at the intake and work from there.

 

[Pete999]

Perhaps the switch is the furthest point!

Can't see why someone gave a disagree, it is conceivable that the switch IS the furthest point of a lighting circuit, unless of course all the switches are installed under the Consumers Unit !!!!

 

[MFS Electrical]

I think admin need to change your screen name to Hannibal Lector lol

Or at least the avatar

 

[Michael J]

Dont get mixed up with mines regs ,they are completely different from BS7671.
Forget about them and get up to speed with 18th Edition

Just an update, on another forum an inspector found the DBs circuit labelling so bad he gave it a C1, most people give it a C3 from what I gather on this forum. Who is right? Maybe both?

This was on a commercial installation.

 

[Wilko]

Just an update, on another forum an inspector found the DBs circuit labelling so bad he gave it a C1, most people give it a C3 from what I gather on this forum. Who is right? Maybe both

The use of C1 means it must have been an immediate danger, perhaps where machines and isolators are mislabelled which could end in disaster. At home having lights up being lights down is not so much of a concern (must fix that ).

 

[Michael J]

The use of C1 means it must have been an immediate danger, perhaps where machines and isolators are mislabelled which could end in disaster. At home having lights up being lights down is not so much of a concern (must fix that ).

I Agree with you Wilko, circumstances dictate. No hard and fast rules.

 

[Octopus]

I'm assuming that the last inspector didn't actually do any circuit tests!

C1 for no labels ....Pathetic

 

[DefyG]

I can understand the light switch being furthest point from the CU if the light point was also the furthest light point from the cu but there would only normally be a live and switched live return at the switch, No neutral in order to take a Zs reading!
And if so, the furthest point and highest reading would be between the switched return and the neutral AT the light fitting, not the switch.

 

[Strima]

I can understand the light switch being furthest point from the CU if the light point was also the furthest light point from the cu but there would only normally be a live and switched live return at the switch, No neutral in order to take a Zs reading!
And if so, the furthest point and highest reading would be between the switched return and the neutral AT the light fitting, not the switch.

Zs on a neutral?

 

[DefyG]

No not on a Neutral but my meter (3wire device) needs a neutral connection to make the reading.