7.4 - Suitability of enclosure(s) for IP and fire ratings (416.2; 421.1.6; 421.1.201)

[charlie76]

Quick question. I have carried out a partial rewire, the client did not want a new consumer unit and so remains the plastic one. I noted on my EIC under comments on existing installation:

The existing consumer unit whilst in fair condition does not comply with regulation 421.1.201 if BS7671 :2008 AM3 2015 as it is not manufactured from non-combustible material.

However, on the schedule of inspections, item 7.4 - Suitability of enclosure(s) for IP and fire ratings (416.2; 421.1.6; 421.1.201), since we can only put a tick or N/A, I assume a tick does not mean it is ok, it just means it has been inspected. I.E. I tick it, I have inspected it and I have commented on it, all ok? OR..... by ticking it am I saying the enclosure is suitable?

 

[Midwest]

Limitation of the schedules (if you excuse my pun!). You have inspected it, bought to the attention of the customer, and made a note in the comments.

Just because the existing CU is not compliant with current regulations (421.1.201) doesn't mean its unsafe or unusable. The only caveat, is if all circuits were rewired, and the existing CU was reused, I would suggest that goes against the suitability of existing equipment, reg 132.16, and therefore 421.1.201? What percentage of existing circuits remain? What does you scheme advise?

 

[charlie76]

Limitation of the schedules (if you excuse my pun!). You have inspected it, bought to the attention of the customer, and made a note in the comments.

Just because the existing CU is not compliant with current regulations (421.1.201) doesn't mean its unsafe or unusable. The only caveat, is if all circuits were rewired, and the existing CU was reused, I would suggest that goes against the suitability of existing equipment, reg 132.16, and therefore 421.1.201? What percentage of existing circuits remain? What does you scheme advise?

I'll check with my scheme see what they think

 

[Ian1981]

Quick question. I have carried out a partial rewire, the client did not want a new consumer unit and so remains the plastic one. I noted on my EIC under comments on existing installation:

The existing consumer unit whilst in fair condition does not comply with regulation 421.1.201 if BS7671 :2008 AM3 2015 as it is not manufactured from non-combustible material.

However, on the schedule of inspections, item 7.4 - Suitability of enclosure(s) for IP and fire ratings (416.2; 421.1.6; 421.1.201), since we can only put a tick or N/A, I assume a tick does not mean it is ok, it just means it has been inspected. I.E. I tick it, I have inspected it and I have commented on it, all ok? OR..... by ticking it am I saying the enclosure is suitable?

I would mark it as N/A and write a note in the comments section
Just note that although it does not comply to regulation 421.1.201 it is installed to an earlier requirement of bs 7671 and has been verified as acceptable for continued use.
A bit like the Comments you have already made.

 

[charlie76]

I would mark it as N/A and write a note in the comments section
Just note that although it does not comply to regulation 421.1.201 it is installed to an earlier requirement of bs 7671 and has been verified as acceptable for continued use.
A bit like the Comments you have already made.

Exactly what NAPIT have just said to me. Basically its N/A unless I installed it so he said you didn't install the consumer unit, the schedule of inspections is only related to the work I have installed.