Warning Labels inside consumer unit lid

[Jack McKenna]

I've just replaced a CU and about to sticker it up with the relevant notices but wondering if I can put them on the inside of the cover so that the unit looks neat and clean from the outside (it's above a TV in a living room).
BS7671 states phrases like "in a prominent position at or near the origin of the installation" [514.12.2] but I just wanted some opinions on this. Using this work for my NICEIC assessment coming up and don't want to be taking risks.

Thanks!

 

[Ian1981]

I would say the rcd and the date test labels would need to be on show as the rcd label especially gives guidance to the installation user about quarterly testing the rcd using the test button.
The point of labelling I would say is that it gives clear information so if it's hidden it defeats the object

 

[Strima]

Stick them inside the lid. If the assessor asks why just say "Because I can".

 

[buzzlightyear]

has long has the appropriate labels are on, then the (accuser) NICEIC will not fail you.
if they can not find any faults with you work .

 

[westward10]

The point of labelling I would say is that it gives clear information so if it's hidden it defeats the object[/QUOTE]
I would say there is no point of labelling.

 

[Andy78]

I always explain a consumer unit to a customer fully at hand over, including all required labels and their wording and intent.
If you take this approach and explain this to your inspector, I can't see you having a problem with the positioning of the labels.

 

[buzzlightyear]

and don't for get to put on danger 240 label on , they love them !

 

[Ian1981]

and don't for get to put on danger 240 label on , they love them !

I wouldn't bother.
Regs requires a warning label when voltage to earth is above 230 volts only.

 

[Ian1981]

The point of labelling I would say is that it gives clear information so if it's hidden it defeats the object

I would say there is no point of labelling.[/QUOTE]
Non at all?

 

[buzzlightyear]

the more stickers the better,

 

[westward10]

I would say there is no point of labelling.

Non at all?[/QUOTE]
None at all.

 

[Ian1981]

the more stickers the better,

I know from past experiences they like it if you've fitted smoke detectors that you add the install label to the db which comes with the smokes and that it's dated and filled out.
As per manufacturers instructions I think the reason

 

[buzzlightyear]

any labels missing from c/u the accuser will fail you

 

[Ian1981]

any labels missing from c/u the accuser will fail you

He can't just fail you on regulations which don't exist tho.
Just point out the relevant parts in bs 7671 the 230volt label being one of them

 

[westward10]

I agree they will pull you on not having the correct notices, 230v not being one of them. They deem these to be very important but in the grand scheme of things they are pointless.

 

[buzzlightyear]

the big yell book ,it is better be over board then under !

 

[Ian1981]

the big yell book ,it is better be over board then under !

In the case of an initial assessment I'd probably agree with you there.

 

[Dave OCD]

any labels missing from c/u the accuser will fail you

Do you mean Assessor or saying Accuser for comedy effect ?

 

[tomspark93]

Did a rewire last year and the board was in the cellar. Went back two weeks after the board was done to finish off and the labels had more or less disappeared...There was a snail sat next to them

 

[Dave OCD]

Obviously he'd had very little training.