EICR or Minor Works???

[BrendonP]

Just a thought.
Is an MCB BSEN60898 suitable to use as a switching device.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Just a thought.
Is an MCB BSEN60898 suitable to use as a switching device.

Yes, it is suitable for (on -load) Isolation, Emergency Switching and Functional switching.

 

[telectrix]

EIC according to the NIC! Thanks for your replies.

so it must be wrong.

 

[Spoon]

He never said that. He said "where ever possible".

In what post?

 

[Toneyz]

Why did you not fit an RCD in an enclosure the circuit should already have a protective device at the circuit origin so from that perspective I can see why members are saying EIC as a new circuit. I assume this existing burnt out switch was either outside the bathroom or in an adj cupboard. I agree with Pete on what is wrong with adding an RCD to increase the level of safety. It's MW but there would be nothing wrong with issuing an EIC just more paperwork.

 

[Toneyz]

You haven't wired a new circuit, you have altered an existing circuit MNW

I could kind of see where ESSEX was sort of coming from as switchgear rather than an accessory a subdistribution circuit has been made hence why saying EIC if an RCD in an enclosure replaced the isolation switch it would have been a straight MW.Still agree though can be MW for what's done.

 

[Ian1981]

Just a thought.
Is an MCB BSEN60898 suitable to use as a switching device.

Yes check out table 53.4 however below on indent (5) advises against frequent load switching of a 60898 device.

 

[BrendonP]

Ian1981. Thats what i thought. The note was added in amendment 3 i think.

 

[dtec dave]

NIC said that it has to be an EIC beca

Why?

Sorry been away all weekend so couldn't reply..

NIC said that it has to be an EIC because "I have introduced a new MCB to the circuit and the details of this need recording".