Electrical Codes C1 C2 C3

2011 41 winter wiring matters author c iet ian reeve.

Electrical codes c1 c2 c3.

Similar electrical installations and takes into account the requirements of bs 7671. Observations are recorded on your fixed wiring report also known as as an electrical installation condition report eicr. You will need to address c1 c2 and fi faults on your report in order to achieve compliance with electrical safety regulations. So what do these observation codes mean.

Each observed and verified departure from bs 7671 must be given an appropriate classification code c1 c2 or c3. Iet wiring matters winter 11. A c2 coding for example means that a householder is at risk of electrical shock or injury. This code means that there is a risk of injury and immediate remedial action is required.

They may not pose an immediate threat but are likely to become a danger in the future. 2008 including amendment 3. 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. The eicr observations will be coded c1 c2 c3 and f1 accordingly.

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. Electricians should be given the freedom to code an eicr on their findings and not be pressured to change codes by supervisors. A code 2 c2 is not as severe as a c1 but is still a potentially dangerous defect.

A code c3 in itself should not warrant an overall unsatisfactory report. By allowing the code to be downgraded to a c3 the electrical problem could turn into a case of serious injury or even death. A c2 is described as potentially dangerous urgent remedial action required.