New Observation Questions

Answers (Non-compliance and Code)

Question 1

Cables liable to mechanical and heat damage. (C3)
Unsupported cables (C3)
Cables under stress (C3)

Question 2

Metallic luminaire (Class I) not earthed (C2)
Identification of conductors (C3)
No CPC (C3)

Question 3

luminaire exposed – Could cause excess heat (C3)
Cables to near other services (C3)
Cables liable to mechanical damage (C3)

Question 4

Backboard is wooden and not arc or spark resistant (C3)
IP 2X requirements not met – exposure to live parts (C1)

Question 5

Cables liable to heat damage from extraneous conductive parts (C3)
Cable is not regulated distance from non-electrical services (C3)

Question 6

No charts or diagrams located adjacent to Board. (C3)
No circuit charts for DBs (C3)

Question 7

Cables liable to mechanical and heat damage. (C3)
Unsupported cables (C3)
Cables under stress (C3)

Question 8

Identification of conductors (C3)
Metallic switch not earthed (C2)
Potential water ingress as evidence of corrosion (FI)

Question 9

Exposed Live parts, lack of barriers (C1)
Evidence of overheating / loose connections (FI)
Multiple line conductors in the protective device for circuit 2 (C2)

Question 10

Enclosure and backboard are wooden and not arc or spark resistant (C3)
No charts or diagrams located adjacent to Board. (C3)
Cable bending radius too tight on lighting circuit (C3)
Cables liable to mechanical damage (C3)

Question 11

Luminaire not adequately secured / fixed. (C1)

Question 12

Socket-outlet mounted too low causing stress to cable and flex (C2)
Located near combustible material (the carpet) (C2)
Socket liable to mechanical damage (C2)

Question 13

Enclosure and backboard are wooden and not arc or spark resistant (C3)
No charts or diagrams located adjacent to Board. (C3)
Cable bending radius too tight on lighting circuit (C3)
Cables liable to mechanical damage (C3)

Question 14

Cable bending radius too tight (C3)
Cables brittle causing mechanical damage exposing live conductors (C1)

Question 15

The CPCs are inadequately sleeved and grouped in single sleeve (C3)
Neutral and line conductor insulation cut too far back on circuit. (C3)

Question 16

Insulated cable sheathing not entering the switched fused spur (C2)
Top cable entry not to IP4X (C3)
Unsupported cables and containment liable to mechanical damage (C3)
Conduit not connected via adaptor / flex by stuffing gland (C3)

Question 17

Cable CSA to small coming in from the bottom (C2)
Metallic Back box not earthed (C2)

Question 18

Cables loose causing heating damage / potential risk of fire (C2)

Question 19

Trunking lid not present (C2)
Unsupported cables (C3)
Cables liable to mechanical damage (C3)
Cable sheathing not entering DB on one of the twin cables (C2 due to no trunking lid)

Question 20

Main Equipotential bonding not present (C2)

Question 21

No CPC to metal back box (C2)

Question 22

Cables liable to mechanical damage due to sheath not coming into light (C3)

Question 23

No visible non compliances

Question 24

No visible non compliances