Help with PIR codes for these items

[LlandrilloSpark]

Doing a PIR in a two bed flat, Im wondering what codes to give the following:

1. CCU is in the Kitchen mounted just above the skirting at 200mm height from FFL.

Cheers

Mike

 

[malcolmsanford]

1. None unless there is obvious signs that the CU could be damaged.

2. None unless the earthing system is TT or there happens to be a set of manufacturers instruction knocking about advising on different or that the fan should have it's own local fuse.

I would though recommend that a single gang switch is not the greatest way to provide isolation.

 

[LlandrilloSpark]

cheers Malcolm

As u replied i rang Napit helpline who said its a code 2.....FAIL for the ccu

 

[malcolmsanford]

Did NAPIT say why?

 

[LlandrilloSpark]

prone to damage from hoover ect... because it is not in a cupboard and could then be tampered with by a crawling child, I said "what if it is in a cupboard",answer "still unacceptable...code 2...fail it"

 

[malcolmsanford]

Well certainly would have recommended that the client boxed it in if as you said it was open and not in a cupboard.

And with it being open then yes you could code it a 2 by the ESC guide referring to

Unsatisfactory functional operation of equipment where this may result in danger

So yes can see that and have no problems with that.

 

[BlueToBits]

Most CCUs are within reach of a child. Should we fail them all for this reason?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Most CCUs are within reach of a child. Should we fail them all for this reason?

Not as far as I'm aware?

 

[netblindpaul]

In this scenario,
CCU = Cooker Control Unit, as in for the electric cooker, or Consumer Control Unit as in "fusebox"?
That could make a difference.

 

[LlandrilloSpark]

Napit inspector told me to fail it on the grounds of potential damage, I told him it was pvc insulated, Ive just been to discuss/price moving it, its going to be a pig, I'm wondering if I could pass it if it were Metal clad? and lockable?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Napit inspector told me to fail it on the grounds of potential damage, I told him it was pvc insulated, Ive just been to discuss/price moving it, its going to be a pig, I'm wondering if I could pass it if it were Metal clad? and lockable?

Or in a lockable cupboard?
At the end of the day, it is your opinion as to whether it's safe or not.

 

[LlandrilloSpark]

Id be happy to pass it if it were metal clad and lockable spin, yes its switchgear below 450mm but thats life

 

[morph]

code 2 ! what a joke no way is it code 2
code 4 pass it and be real

 

[Deleted member 26818]

code 2 ! what a joke no way is it code 2
code 4 pass it and be real

Why would it be a code 4, what Regulation does it not comply with?

 

[morph]

well spoted none its a build reg , but if it needs a code it should be 4 not 2 !