Electrical Codes C1 C2 C3

The eicr observations will be coded c1 c2 c3 and f1 accordingly.

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. A code 1 c1 observation means danger present. 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.

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. 2011 41 winter wiring matters author c iet ian reeve. 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. A c2 is described as potentially dangerous urgent remedial action required. Iet wiring matters winter 11. 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. This code means that there is a risk of injury and immediate remedial action is required. So what do these observation codes mean. 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.

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. Electricians should be given the freedom to code an eicr on their findings and not be pressured to change codes by supervisors. 2008 including amendment 3.