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I would argue that the outgoing circuits are not affected by the alteration (new consumer unit). Only insofar as you have disconnected and reconnected them. In the case of the non-IP rated light, the final circuit that doesn’t comply with BS7671 was not installed by me, is not covered by my EIC, and so would only deserve a comment in the appropriate box. On my EIC following a board change, the whole section for bathrooms is marked N/A. I have not altered anything in the bathroom. Of course I test the circuits to make sure they are at least as safe as they were before I did my bit. I am not (contrary to popular opinion) taking on responsibility for anything other than the consumer unit. So I don't have to ensure that everything connected to the circuits is fully compliant. Only that they are at least as compliant as they were before I dirtied my hands. I am ticking boxes to say that everything I have personally touched is up to date and fully compliant. Nothing more. Unless I were to specify otherwise on the front page of my EIC.The schedule of inspections applies to the relevant parts of the existing installation that are affected by the addition or alteration. That includes all of the final circuits connected to the board.
In the case of the non-IP rated light the final circuit doesn’t comply with BS7671. So, as discussed, you could document that on the EIC in the departures and non-compliances box. Technically I would argue you can’t energise that circuit because you can’t tick the equipment suitable for the zones box in section 10.1. You could N/A it, but again I’d argue that a final circuit you’ve altered doesn’t comply with BS7671, so why is that inspection not applicable?
Cable routing, N/A as you say, as it would be a LIM for an EICR anyway.
If I had also installed, for instance, a new fan in the bathroom, this would be listed on the front page, and, as it is in the bathroom, several tick boxes would be suitably ticked.
Only if a circuit would warrant a C2 would I be obliged to either fix the problem, or refuse to re-connect it.
The clue is the name - EIC Electrical Installation Certificate - it's purpose is to certify whatever it is I have installed.
An EICR Electrical Installation Condition Report - it's purpose is to inspect and test, in other words purposefully look at every item to ensure compliance, and issue a report on the findings - good or bad.
They are 2 different animals. Maybe related, but not the same, and not interchangeable.
Edit: Just read the Connections articles. Couldn't (and didn't LOL!) have put it better.
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