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I am the landlord. They say they need to test the system
Again, ask them what test they are going to do to the system, if the only problem is 'loose trunking'....
If there are more problems then this changes things.
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I am the landlord. They say they need to test the system
Perhaps. But that's precisely why with SA minitrunking I always drill and screw it too. I would never rely upon the self-adhesive tape - it's only useful for holding it in place whilst fixing it properly in my opinion.I’d imagine it was self adhesive that’s been worn out by the steam over years mate
After works are done they have to test the system..polarity etc. It's complete nonsensePut the cheesecake down then @Spoon! ?
I had an EICR done in 2014. Some loose trunking on a wire to the showers self isolator based on the wall was graded C3. In an EICR done this week the same trunking in the same condition was graded C2. This seems a bit over the top please advise
Feel free not answer but I have to ask how much was the initial EICR and how big is the property?After works are done they have to test the system..polarity etc. It's complete nonsense
True, but realistically it may just be a short length of cable above the bath in the corner of the bathroom. Never going to cause an issue with access.
I get it If it’s in an escape route C2 but in a bathroom of a domestic property?There was a change in the 18th edition, associated with premature collapse of wiring, under this all cables must be properly secured with fire resistant fittings (or other physical means), if this is not present, then it's a C2.
Just gluing it will not satisfy the regs.
I get it If it’s in an escape route C2 but in a bathroom of a domestic property?
but as always I’ve not seen it so cannot say with any certainty
The regulation is absolute, not dependent on where it is, however engineering judgement can result in C2 or C3 based on how dangerous it is in an EICR, hence my follow up post:I get it If it’s in an escape route C2 but in a bathroom of a domestic property?
but as always I’ve not seen it so cannot say with any certainty
If its a long route in a bathroom it could obstruct entry/exit from the bath/toilet/door etc, so that would be a C2 , if a short length in a corner out of harms way - ok for C3No.
If the failure to support against premature collapse could represent a danger, then C2, but if its out of harms way, it would be C3.
Both would be unacceptable for a new installation though.
The trunking is on the wall in the kitchen on the other side of the wall from bsthroom. In the 2014 EICR it was C3. The present electricians say C2 on the grounds of IP. I understand this has to do with water ingress. I could understand if it was in the bathroom because of steam. I asked for clarification on this but got no answer from them. Its a minor point really. But there has been quite a lot of questions and they have changed their minds on other things.I get it If it’s in an escape route C2 but in a bathroom of a domestic property?
but as always I’ve not seen it so cannot say with any certainty
I was not actually aware of the C3 as an agent had it. It only came out when I searched for it in view of the present EICR. As yes I would have sorted it. As it is as I am 350 miles away it is not going to be cheaper or easier to get yet another person in.Did you not get it sorted? Just needs a handyman to screw it to the wall.
The trunking is on the wall in the kitchen on the other side of the wall from bsthroom. In the 2014 EICR it was C3. The present electricians say C2 on the grounds of IP. I understand this has to do with water ingress. I could understand if it was in the bathroom because of steam. I asked for clarification on this but got no answer from them. Its a minor point really. But there has been quite a lot of questions and they have changed their minds on other things.
Hang on for IP it's C2?
And not in the bathroom?
This is different from all previous notes, where exactly is it, and what is the description on the EICR - they say loose trunking or IP - it ought to have a code against it, this should clarify exactly why they are grading it C2
I find it difficult to grade C2 on IP if the trunking contains normal twin and earth type cable (grey or white flat style stuff) as this is inherently double insulated.
Seems to me that a few threads of this type are intended to solicit nothing more than affirmation of the OP's opinions and a stick with which to beat the spark who carried out the EICR.
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