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Eicr code 2? Thoughts
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My NICEIC area guy has said he deems this a code 2
My NICEIC area guy has said he deems this a code 2
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Hang on, you said it was a new build at first.I can't find expanding foam on the reference method list .
Ok so davesparks, you turn up to do a EICR, to a new build terraced house, with a fuseboard mounted on a fire rated plasterboard wall between properties, some rough b****** has hacked the back of the board out and you could physically reach into the wall with your fist, what would you code it?
My NICEIC area guy has said he deems this a code 2 ( I believe 3 is more appropriate ).....
How far do you go to correct it?, they said foam is acceptable.....putting a metal back box behind board is overkill, on a old installation anyway......
I know, he reckons anything fire rating related is 2....
I know, he reckons anything fire rating related is 2....
if i were the CEO of a company making expanding foam, i'd rename it builders' bodge. should boost sales.
I think there is a post on here where some one tried to burn one with no success
Does it not condition in terms of fire rating?
I think it's an interesting point and worth discussing.
I think a C2 is way over the top though (unless there are signs of thermal damage), I wouldn't even put a C3 simply because it is a recognised CU and has been perfectly acceptable for many years as Archy says. But... part of form 7 does mention about the type of enclosure with regards a fire hazard (haven't got the form to hand) and wood is certainly combustible!!
funny how echoes distort the words.
Intermittent foam?
I hope you don't mean expanding foam? That stuff shouldn't be allowed near cables!
i always thought it was top and front.
Tubes of Caulk though, fantastic stuff for them irratating wee gaps.
I have to say I have seen several hundred in my career and not one had woodworm, not one, I just do not believe this statement Nick, you made that up didn't you?code 3 unless its full of wood worm as lots are ,
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