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Eicr code 2? Thoughts
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Eicr code 2? Thoughts
What makes you say that Dillb?. I'm only asking for other peoples opinions as you we'll know with eicr it's down to the person who is conducting the testing to make any recommendation. IMO wylex wooden back box db does constitue a fire hazard. Therefore potential danger under an overload in the board or fault. So C2
you can always justify a code C3 as "improvement recommended". a lot of these boards have the fuse cover missing, so that could even be a code C2 due to the fact that live parts are not protected to IP4X
No code for me. Can't see how you can justify it
I think it's an interesting point and worth discussing.
I think a C2 is way over the top though (unless there are signs of thermal damage), I wouldn't even put a C3 simply because it is a recognised CU and has been perfectly acceptable for many years as Archy says. But... part of form 7 does mention about the type of enclosure with regards a fire hazard (haven't got the form to hand) and wood is certainly combustible!!
i always thought it was top and front.
ive seen them with the mainswitch melted/cracked due to the tails being loose also the brass screws holding the femail contact on the bottom bar come loose causing the fuse to overheat and fall apart
What makes you say that Dillb?. I'm only asking for other peoples opinions as you we'll know with eicr it's down to the person who is conducting the testing to make any recommendation. IMO wylex wooden back box db does constitue a fire hazard. Therefore potential danger under an overload in the board or fault. So C2
Most people who fitted these years chucked away the back plate, and this obviously affects the fire rating of the Wylex Db.
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The wood isn't a issue for me, if the board was mounted on a plasterboard 30 min fire rated wall with all the back missing I would code 2 it on inadequate fire rating (but equally any board should be coded if the back is missing on a fire rated wall)
The wood isn't a issue for me, if the board was mounted on a plasterboard 30 min fire rated wall with all the back missing I would code 2 it on inadequate fire rating (but equally any board should be coded if the back is missing on a fire rated wall)
Well it's the quick fix solution that gets used, and is fire rated
My NICEIC area guy has said he deems this a code 2
My NICEIC area guy has said he deems this a code 2
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Hang on, you said it was a new build at first.I can't find expanding foam on the reference method list .
Ok so davesparks, you turn up to do a EICR, to a new build terraced house, with a fuseboard mounted on a fire rated plasterboard wall between properties, some rough b****** has hacked the back of the board out and you could physically reach into the wall with your fist, what would you code it?
My NICEIC area guy has said he deems this a code 2 ( I believe 3 is more appropriate ).....
How far do you go to correct it?, they said foam is acceptable.....putting a metal back box behind board is overkill, on a old installation anyway......
I know, he reckons anything fire rating related is 2....
I know, he reckons anything fire rating related is 2....
if i were the CEO of a company making expanding foam, i'd rename it builders' bodge. should boost sales.
I think there is a post on here where some one tried to burn one with no success
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