EICR c1 and c2

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Hi, planning to have an EICR on a domestic mortgage-owned property we live in. Been advised due to the age, there will be c1 and c2 faults - and that the insulated wires will fail, no RCD etc. Having recently moved, we have very little cash. How quickly do we have to rectify the c1 and c2 faults? Want to get the electrics fixed but dont want the electricity condemned while we have no money to fix. Thanks

 
An EICR is an inspection and test of an electrical installation to see if it is satisfactory for continued use. Codes are given for any areas of non-compliance with current wiring regulations (BS7671).

C1 code is defined as "Danger present risk of injury. immediate remedial action required"

C2 code is defined as "Potentially dangerous - Urgent remedial action required"

C3 code is defined as "Improvement recommended"

FI code is defined as "Further investigation required without delay"

This information can be found in Appendix 6 of BS7671.

Wiring regulations do not specify how quickly any remedial work should be undertaken, but if there are genuine C1 observations, it can be poor judgement not to address them, as electricity can kill a healthy person very quickly if exposed live parts are touched. Which is generally what C1's relate to, (immediate danger). However, there is also a tendency for some less competent persons undertaking the inspection to incorrectly code some observations. If the electrical installation is genuinely that dangerous, you may well find it cheaper addressing the problems ASAP, rather than the costs of picking up the pieces following damage due an electrical fire, or serious shock injury to a family member.  

Doc H.  

 
well a C1 is immediate danger to life, i.e exposed live parts, so for 'how soon do we need them done', i guess thats down to how much you value your life?

 
If a company advises before they visit the property that the installation will fail due to it's age I would suggest you don't consider using them.

If you post your location up we could recommend someone in the area that will give you a fair and unbiased report.

 
You can’t say there will be C1s and C2s without actually inspecting and testing! 
RCD protection would be C3 anyway. 
Get another company to do the EICR, sounds like you might be getting flogged. 

 
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