Electrical Codes C1 C2 C3

A code 1 c1 observation means danger present.

Electrical codes c1 c2 c3.

2011 41 winter wiring matters author c iet ian reeve. 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 code 2 c2 is not as severe as a c1 but is still a potentially dangerous defect. This is for the benefit of the person ordering the report and of persons subsequently involved in additional.

This code means that there is a risk of injury and immediate remedial action is required. Iet wiring matters winter 11. 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. 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.

Observations are recorded on your fixed wiring report also known as as an electrical installation condition report eicr. Similar electrical installations and takes into account the requirements of bs 7671. They may not pose an immediate threat but are likely to become a danger in the future. A code c3 in itself should not warrant an overall unsatisfactory report.

The eicr observations will be coded c1 c2 c3 and f1 accordingly. So what do these observation codes mean. You will need to address c1 c2 and fi faults on your report in order to achieve compliance with electrical safety regulations. Each observed and verified departure from bs 7671 must be given an appropriate classification code c1 c2 or c3.

A c2 coding for example means that a householder is at risk of electrical shock or injury. Electricians should be given the freedom to code an eicr on their findings and not be pressured to change codes by supervisors. 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.