Rubber matting

[Greengo1990]

a guy has coded a 2 on eicr for not having rubber matting at DB's this is a school, is there a reg out there to back this up
Thanks

 

[telectrix]

not that i'm aware of in BS7671, however, the local education authority might have their own H&S policy relating to this.

 

[Octopus]

If its not in BS 7671, it can't be coded IMHO

 

[Pete999]

not that i'm aware of in BS7671, however, the local education authority might have their own H&S policy relating to this.

Think it's called CYAJIC

 

[suffolkspark]

I've seen this coded by a testing company called Quantec before. easy money maker I expect

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Get a new inspector, one that won't code the lack of a flammable substance on the floor.

 

[Andy78]

I have seen rubber flooring in switchrooms many times before, but generally only those that contain HV.
In a school I would maybe expect to see it in the room that housed the incomer and MCCU arrangements, but not usually in any sub-DB room.

Academic anyway as it does not feature in BS7671 and should have no place in an EICR.

 

[westward10]

There is no requirement in any statutory document for the use of rubber matting.

 

[snowhead]

HSE only mention it , page 2 top right;
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/eis37.pdf

Insulating rubber floor mats, eg in accordance with BS EN 61111 can be used to prevent earth contact with the floor.
However, they will not provide any protection if a person touches the large metal areas of the control panel simultaneously with exposed live conductors which are likely to be at earth potential and readily accessible.

 

[ipf]

a guy has coded a 2 on eicr for not having rubber matting at DB's this is a school, is there a reg out there to back this up
Thanks

He must have slipped on his --- and banged his head to come out with that one...

 

[telectrix]

He must have slipped on his --- and banged his head to come out with that one...

more like he needs his head banging. what a pratt.