Electrical Codes C1 C2 C3

By allowing the code to be downgraded to a c3 the electrical problem could turn into a case of serious injury or even death.

Electrical codes c1 c2 c3.

You will need to address c1 c2 and fi faults on your report in order to achieve compliance with electrical safety regulations. Iet wiring matters winter 11. Code c1 a code 1 c1 observation means danger present. A c2 is described as potentially dangerous urgent remedial action required.

Each observed and verified departure from bs 7671 must be given an appropriate classification code c1 c2 or c3. A code 1 c1 observation means danger present. A code c3 in itself should not warrant an overall unsatisfactory report. Code c1 c2 or c3 the electrical safety council s best practice guide 4 which has been compiled with input from the industry and is available from their website as a free download.

Observations are recorded on your fixed wiring report also known as as an electrical installation condition report eicr. The eicr observations will be coded c1 c2 c3 and f1 accordingly. Similar electrical installations and takes into account the requirements of bs 7671. Electricians should be given the freedom to code an eicr on their findings and not be pressured to change codes by supervisors.

This is for the benefit of the person ordering the report and of persons subsequently involved in additional. So what do these observation codes mean. Codes for domestic and similar electrical installations best prac ce guide 4 issue 3 this is one of a series of best practice guides produced by electrical safety first1in association with leading industry bodies for the benefit of electrical contractors and installers. They may not pose an immediate threat but are likely to become a danger in the future.

A c2 coding for example means that a householder is at risk of electrical shock or injury. 2011 41 winter wiring matters author c iet ian reeve. This code means that there is a risk of injury and immediate remedial action is required.