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Discuss Is this a C2 or C3 in the Periodic Inspection Reporting & Certification area at ElectriciansForums.net
The UK is a C2 then?As it stands C2 . But the reality is there will be millions like this in the Uk !
Agreed - though if it was self amalgamating tape (that couldn't be removed without a tool), that would make things slightly different would it not? Looks more like tape I agree....The tape makes no difference it is not suitably enclosed.
so that makes it a C2 as shown in the OP's pic., but a C3 when shoved back in the ceiling? push it back up andvcharge £100 for remedial work.From BPG4:
(C2) Sheath of an insulated and sheathed nonarmoured cable not taken inside the enclosure of an accessory, such as at a socket-outlet or lighting switch, where the unsheathed cores are accessible to touch and/or likely to come into contact with metalwork. (Note: Code C3 would apply if the unsheathed cores are not accessible to touch nor likely to come into contact with metalwork)
Guess so! Though there is the argument that if the downlight itself is metal (and not earthed), then maybe it should be a C2 if either of the live conductors could touch it....so that makes it a C2 as shown in the OP's pic., but a C3 when shoved back in the ceiling?
As above, unless the fitting should be earthed (and as appears to be the case, isn't), then back to C2.so that makes it a C2 as shown in the OP's pic., but a C3 when shoved back in the ceiling?
Give me a break, have you seen the time?Isn’t basic insulation outside of the box a C2 , potentially dangerous as their is not mechanical protection on the single cables
I wouldn’t spend 2 mins trying to peel off the tape, just Cut off builders tape bodge job, reterminate both twin n earth into a choc box and take 6 inches of flex to light fitting and connect properlyGive me a break, have you seen the time?
yes.... it’s also a C2. Unwrap the tape and see how much basic insulation is showing.
The only person I know who uses this term is Delroy the SparksThe guy that did my EICR report said he was an EICR inspector who also trained other inspectors. He said he was going to class it as a C2 as the cables should have been enclosed in a coffin box, he never mentioned anything about the earthing
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