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It is asking you to view on its condition not to pull any fuse carrier.
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You are missing my point Westward. DNOs equipment is outside of the remit of 7671. As I see it the DNOs are trying to basically come to a point in time when every one has smart meters and home visits are no longer necessary whereby defects may have been picked up on previously. Hence the inclusion of these items in the schedule. I will 'lim' it in future just for you! After lengthy discussions with the client....... obviously....
Don't know what the issue is I really don't .
Interestingly the DNO's equipment installed within a customers proerty is not entirely outside the remit of 7671, however it is something that we e are not allowed to interfere with.
However we can look at it, and that is all that is required to inspect it.
Not according to the EICR schedules no!!
Seriously though, in what respects are DNO equipment within 7671 DS? I am not the most avid reader of the yellow book TBH! I tend to know what I need to know for the work I carry out.
You are missing my point Westward. DNOs equipment is outside of the remit of 7671. As I see it the DNOs are trying to basically come to a point in time when every one has smart meters and home visits are no longer necessary whereby defects may have been picked up on previously. Hence the inclusion of these items in the schedule. I will 'lim' it in future just for you! After lengthy discussions with the client....... obviously....
When smart meters are fully installed, they will still have a safety inspection every 2 years just like any other meter, DNO equipment gets inspected too.
Yes that is across all suppliers, and yes an answer to your question we do rely on DR's to pick this up if they can be bothered.That's interesting to know Dave. Is that an across the UK thing or just SSE? Also are meters currently meant to be checked every two years? The reason I ask the last bit is I see a lot of meters with poorly installed tails with exposed inner insulation and sometimes slightly exposed conductors at the terminals. I know the logistics of planning to update where necessary must be a nightmare at times, and cannot see how each and every install would actually be checked every two years. Is it not also dependant on whether the meter reader is diligent enough to report all they see that should be updated? I suspect many can't be bothered too!
Edit: I just noticed that you used the word "still" above.
Fused neutrals are being replaced by the DNO, but they are Cat B, when identified.I wish to state that I agree with the use of the FI (Further Investigation required) code for apparent deficiencies with the DNO's equipment. In principle if fused neutrals were suspected (without getting in to whether this was a reasonable belief or otherwise) then the DNO are needed to verify this, and so further investigation without delay is required. It is also clear that this must result in an Unsatisfactory report.
As a matter of interest what is Cat B defined as.Fused neutrals are being replaced by the DNO, but they are Cat B, when identified.
Westie in other words it is not classed as CAT A, exposed live parts, where they have to respond within 3hrs, I think the lead time for CATB is 2 weeks, CAT C , is when they can get there, eg broken tag on the cut out or fuse carrier.As a matter of interest what is Cat B defined as.
That may be, but the Electrician (in my view) was absolutely right to state that Further Investigation was required (in this case by the DNO). It is also clear that we then have no option but to assess the overall condition of the electrical installation as "Unsatisfactory". As such I feel that the criticism of the Electrician in this instance is grossly unfair as he acted appropriately.Fused neutrals are being replaced by the DNO, but they are Cat B, when identified.
As a matter of interest what is Cat B defined as.
Mhmm thats a good resource, thanks.Page 15, 16
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