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Do you know which sockets/outlets the break is between? as if you intend to change the protective device to 20A the NICEIC will take a dim view of the live being left as a ring you will need to test as two radials below earth loop limit. The loading, diversity and distribution of
the sockets would be a factor especially as it is feeding the kitchen.
The fault was already energised before being discovered, the addition of a 20a OCPD would in my opinion be an acceptable temporary measure as long as the inspector can see that a plan is in place to rectify.As above, a faulty ring energised with a lower value ocpd is still an energised circuit with known faults.