EICR no RCD given a C2

[davesparks]

So all the circuits appear to have an insulation resistance test at 500V, but only (L+N) to E, since there would not have been time to go round and disconnect everything so should have been at 250V? That being the case, hopefully nothing plugged in or connected was blown up! Assuming the test was actually done!

The L+N to E test is done at 500V and is perfectly acceptable for an EICR.

Why do you think anything would be 'blown up'?
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Hi everyone, I got the EICR back for one of the flats that failed it. I've attached a pdf.

If anyone here could let me know what they think of the C2 ratings in here, it would be much appreciated. As I mentioned before, I am just looking to see if these ratings are correct and proper or whether the guy is looking for more work.

Much appreciated everyone.

I'd send that back and request a new report written in English instead of that nonsense.

 

[ipf]

I don't believe in 45 mins it would have been possible to do the range of tests on the sheet there are results for - such as all the (R1+R2) tests especially sockets.

A long lead continuity test there, too. That plus up and down 8 stories with tackle would use the 3/4 hour.
Rubbish stuff, all round for a one off.
If they are multi, four of those a day churns out best part of 2k a week....…….money for old rope and that's why it's not just taking the p*** out of the customer but the trade in general.….again.

 

[Vortigern]

He did not have any access to previous reports at all.

He should have read previous reports, are there any? That is the first thing I would be asking.

 

[DefyG]

I think the price the landlord has paid is relevant to the quality of the report he has received.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

He's given a C2 at 4.16 - RCDs provided for fault protection, yet all the measured loop impedances are well below their max. permitted.

 

[Robert51]

Thank you everyone for the reply - it's very interest and helpful to get perspective from you.

I wanted to ask how much people here thinks it should cost to fit one RCD assuming everything else was in order?

I also wondered if any textbooks from NICEIC would be helpful for me to understand things a bit better. I always like to have at least a basic knowledge of the rules. NICEIC have some book on their website. Would the guidance note on inspection and testing provide some helpful info on the coding of things:

IET Guidance Note 3: Inspection and Testing | 18th Edition

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www.shop.niceic.com

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Well he can’t fit one RCD to the whole installation, the installation has to be divided up amongst multiple RCD devices

 

[Strima]

As there's one RCBO fitted already fitting another shouldn't be a problem. Do you have a picture of the board?

 

[pc1966]

Would the guidance note on inspection and testing provide some helpful info on the coding of things:

Not that one, it is the IET guide to performing the tests, not the coding for acceptability in an EICR.

The best freely available guide is the Best Practice #4 booklet available free here:

Best Practice Guides | Electrical Safety First

Electrical Safety First produces, in association with other industry bodies, a range of Best Practice Guides which provide definitive information and guidance on a range of technical subjects.

www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

It has various examples of problems and coding relating to them.

 

[suffolkspark]

@Robert51 I'd contact niceic with your concerns, whilst the report was ridiculously cheap this company could be miscoding many many reports and they need pulling up.