Bromd123
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1. No fuse spur to heater (hard wired straight to MCB with correct size cable and MCB for heater)- Im thinking code 2?
This isnt an issue as the MCB can be used as local isolation (not best practice but not against regs)
2. No isolator/fuse spur to curtain heater (hard wired straight to MCB with correct size MCB and cable for curtain heater in question) - again code 2?This isnt an issue as the MCB can be used as local isolation (not best practice but not against regs)
3. Missing lid that covers MCBs (not fuse board cover) Code 3? Does this impair the IP rating of the enclosure? If not then no issue.
4. Different manufacture MCBs in board. (e.g 12 way wylex board with 11 wylex MCBs and 1 hager MCB) code 3? I would agree with C3 for this, Regs states follow Manufacturers info, Manufacturers info says use their products only
5. Cables not supported in their runs? code 2 C3
6. Cables not supported above false ceiling and lying on metal frame work. C3
7. Emergency lights not wired correctly for testing - just info Explain what you mean
8. Main service incomer in open with no cupboard or barrier - code 2 with recommendation of some sort of cupboard or barrier.
No Issue as long as relevant IP rating have been adhered to
9. DB in open with no cupboard or barrier - code 2 with recommendation of some sort of cupboard or barrier added to cover No Issue as long as relevant IP rating have been adhered to
10. No visable signs of supplementary bonding - If it looks like it could be covered in building fabric and able to obtain a very low resistance reading with a wander lead then - info with notes Read requirements for omition of Supplementary bonding in section 701, confirm by applying reg 415.2.2
11. Breakers such as 3871? code 3 recommend upgrade to 60898 breaker Unless their breaking capacity has been exceeded no issue
12. Old board with 3871 breakers with half upgraded to 60898 breakers - code 2 with recommend the rest upgrade to 60898s potentially a C3 unless same manufacturers equipment used.
13. Fire panel not wired from DB to fire panel in fire resistant wiring - code 2.
14. No main switch between incomer and DB or first DB - code 2 if commercial No requirement
15. RCD as main switch on DB - code 2 with recommendation of main switch added even if it means a board change a no spare ways C3 as there is no division of the installation, although no spare ways doesnt mean a CU change necessarily.
These are my opinions on the coding.
if anyone would like to add to this list it may be helpful for others including myself.
This isnt an issue as the MCB can be used as local isolation (not best practice but not against regs)
2. No isolator/fuse spur to curtain heater (hard wired straight to MCB with correct size MCB and cable for curtain heater in question) - again code 2?This isnt an issue as the MCB can be used as local isolation (not best practice but not against regs)
3. Missing lid that covers MCBs (not fuse board cover) Code 3? Does this impair the IP rating of the enclosure? If not then no issue.
4. Different manufacture MCBs in board. (e.g 12 way wylex board with 11 wylex MCBs and 1 hager MCB) code 3? I would agree with C3 for this, Regs states follow Manufacturers info, Manufacturers info says use their products only
5. Cables not supported in their runs? code 2 C3
6. Cables not supported above false ceiling and lying on metal frame work. C3
7. Emergency lights not wired correctly for testing - just info Explain what you mean
8. Main service incomer in open with no cupboard or barrier - code 2 with recommendation of some sort of cupboard or barrier.
No Issue as long as relevant IP rating have been adhered to
9. DB in open with no cupboard or barrier - code 2 with recommendation of some sort of cupboard or barrier added to cover No Issue as long as relevant IP rating have been adhered to
10. No visable signs of supplementary bonding - If it looks like it could be covered in building fabric and able to obtain a very low resistance reading with a wander lead then - info with notes Read requirements for omition of Supplementary bonding in section 701, confirm by applying reg 415.2.2
11. Breakers such as 3871? code 3 recommend upgrade to 60898 breaker Unless their breaking capacity has been exceeded no issue
12. Old board with 3871 breakers with half upgraded to 60898 breakers - code 2 with recommend the rest upgrade to 60898s potentially a C3 unless same manufacturers equipment used.
13. Fire panel not wired from DB to fire panel in fire resistant wiring - code 2.
14. No main switch between incomer and DB or first DB - code 2 if commercial No requirement
15. RCD as main switch on DB - code 2 with recommendation of main switch added even if it means a board change a no spare ways C3 as there is no division of the installation, although no spare ways doesnt mean a CU change necessarily.
These are my opinions on the coding.
if anyone would like to add to this list it may be helpful for others including myself.