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The problem is we don’t know what “no earth” actually means without seeing the report or the property.If it were not for the problem with accessing the loft I would not be hesitating. What difference does it make that one light has a CPC? This what I have wondered about? Would it be better if there were none?
It could be that a CPC is only physically present at one fitting, which is confusing and requires investigation to find out why. Older properties may only have 2-core to all the light fittings and switches and that is sometimes ok but with a strong recommendation to upgrade.
Or it could be that a CPC is physically present at all light fittings, but not continuous between them. This is much more serious as it implies a break or degradation in the wiring somewhere, possibly rodent damage or a poorly made joint somewhere.That needs further investigation and must be resolved.
Or the wiring could leave the DB in 2-core, turn into 3-core at one fitting and then back to 2-core at the others. Which again implies a joint somewhere, and maybe not a great one at that. Further investigation needed.