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How would you guys go about coding damage to IP rated enclosures have some boxes at a local tip for controls, have 1 that’s door is cracked and has gaffer tape round enclosure doesn’t look to be any ingress inside, and 1 that’s on a stake but the bottom inserts have pulled through held with gaffer tape at the back will try find some pics
 
To start with, you have to decide what IP rating is required.
It may be the box originally had an IP rating of 67, but only required 44.

If there’s a hole someone could put there finger in and touch something live, that would be a code C1.

If there’s a crack that might allow water in to conduct electricity to the outside, then a code C2 (might need a drain hole drilling).
If it’s that damaged that a strong breeze or the next knock might make it fall apart, also a code C2.

If it looks like the repairs might last some time, and it’s not going to fill with water the next time it rains, a code C3.
 

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