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I would advise that, on projects of this size, you contact a local electrician who may be able to give you some guidance. Even if you want to carry out the work yourself, it will probably save you time and money to pay for a couple of hours of an electricians time than it will for you to come...

YES. Yes you can. I wouldn't, but you definatley should.

My apologies BAS, I will ask in another way. Ookysoft, how much experience with electrical installations do you have? oh I already said that.

If we consider that to be true, then theoretically we should be bonding on the supply side. Who knows, in the coming ammendments we may see a requirement to bond accross the meter :shock:

Are you an electrician Ookysoft? Do you have much experience with electrics? Its sounds like it could have possibly been a reposition of electrode in an attempt to gain a better reading. You may want to consider getting a test done to it? BS7671 now gives us a figure of acceptance of up...

Do a minor works for each circuit worked on. Only do an EIC if the work requires it.

I second all that. My company was with ECA but is now with NICEIC as 3 of our key clients suggested that they would 'require' it. It was simply easier to switch than to explain every time. As for the assessment, I had changed a consumer unit with light circuits containing no CPC's (so...

Contradictory it may sound, but it is a simple illustrative example of how code 1's should be acted upon when carrying out the inspection. If the observation can be remedied at the time of inspection then it should be. In this case, a simple fuse wire - hence the code 1. Whilst having to find...

Well untill the IET publish a book on codes I will take my references from wherever I consider to be the best alternative.. Unless anyone has good reference I consider BPG4 to be the best option. It is contributed by numerous organisations (not just the NICEIC). It states that it has taken...

Theoretically yes, however any portable appliances are accountable. If you were to run a lead out from the house, that lead will need to be on an RCD, and therefore all appliances used will be too, be it a hair dryer or power drill.

Quoting from Best Practice Guide 4: Code 4 No earth tail link between the earthing terminal of an insulated accessory and a metal back box, provided there is one fixed lug and the circuit protective conductor is no formed by conduit, trunking, ducting or the metal sheath and/or armour of a...

:wink: That's why we are here.

Normally code 4, however something you should consider is if the cooker panel has a socket outlet, and it is deemed as possible to be used for appliances outside, then that would be a 2. I suggest you have a read of Best Practice Guide 4 It's all good for reference.

The fact that a newer consumer unit is installed is irrespective. The report should be done on it's existing condition. As for the electrician saying it would have passed prior to the change, either your friend has his wires crossed or the electrician likes to waffle. An installation of that...

Is there a question in there? What is the observation?

Off the top of my head the only code 1's on that db was in the trunking above, which as it has no lid creates exposure to live parts with the joints that are present. Numerous blanks were missing and no tool was needed prior to exposure of direct contact. Presence of charring from excessive...

Close, garden nursery.

Finally fniished off a periodic last week of which the whole place pretty much needs gutting. Outside lights wired in T&CPC with damaged bulkheads, outside catenary distribution wired in T&CPC also. Of up to 11 db's this one is by far the worst.... . . . . . . . . . . .

Inbalance caused by the common neutral edit - what steve said ^^^

I'm a neutral in all opinions on forums as I tend to jump in and out now and then. But I have to say that, (while I'm not offering to be the spokesman of a BAS fan club) I do find BAS's post to be informative on many occasions. I always pay attention to regular posters such as RF, Coljack...