Electrical Codes C1 C2 C3

Each observed and verified departure from bs 7671 must be given an appropriate classification code c1 c2 or c3.

Electrical codes c1 c2 c3. A code 2 c2 is not as severe as a c1 but is still a potentially dangerous defect. 2008 including amendment 3. They are things which are wrong with your installation that need rectifying and they are coded according to their danger level using the codes c1 c2 c3 and fi. This code means that there is a risk of injury and immediate remedial action is required.

Iet wiring matters winter 11. Observations are recorded on your fixed wiring report also known as as an electrical installation condition report eicr. A c2 is described as potentially dangerous urgent remedial action required. Electricians should be given the freedom to code an eicr on their findings and not be pressured to change codes by supervisors.

Similar electrical installations and takes into account the requirements of bs 7671. The eicr observations will be coded c1 c2 c3 and f1 accordingly. 2011 41 winter wiring matters author c iet ian reeve. You will need to address c1 c2 and fi faults on your report in order to achieve compliance with electrical safety regulations.

A c2 coding for example means that a householder is at risk of electrical shock or injury. So what do these observation codes mean. A code c3 in itself should not warrant an overall unsatisfactory report. This is for the benefit of the person ordering the report and of persons subsequently involved in additional.

Code c1 a code 1 c1 observation means danger present. They may not pose an immediate threat but are likely to become a danger in the future. A code 1 c1 observation means danger present.