Electrical fault finding?

[Murdoch]

Am I right in thinking that, in the UK, a new Class II light fitting should still have a CPC available to it (but that it would not be considered more than a recommendation on an EICR should the CPC be missing on an existing installation)?

Well, the requirement to have a cpc at each point has been in the regs for quite a few versions of the regs so its a C2 ......... problem is too many numptie DIYers, kitchen & bathroom fitters don't realise this and leave issues behind them

 

[Deleted member 120897]

It was explained to me: if you provide a cpc (even though class 2 not required), it will protect the cable and end user/someone who may cut through the cable if done live? So there‘s still a path for current to flow other than person?

 

[Ric2013]

It was explained to me: if you provide a cpc (even though class 2 not required), it will protect the cable and end user/someone who may cut through the cable if done live? So there‘s still a path for current to flow other than person?

True, and in a typical modern UK installation, you'll be using twin and earth, so why not do it? It won't serve an actual purpose if the installation is made from single core cables run in conduit, however, which is sometimes done in the UK, but you'd need to find light switches that do not have exposed metal screws.

Well, the requirement to have a cpc at each point has been in the regs for quite a few versions of the regs so its a C2 ......... problem is too many numptie DIYers, kitchen & bathroom fitters don't realise this and leave issues behind them

I'm assuming it's common to find old unearthed installations extended using twin and earth, with the earth just not connected to anything, much like the bright spark over here decided to do?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It was explained to me: if you provide a cpc (even though class 2 not required), it will protect the cable and end user/someone who may cut through the cable if done live? So there‘s still a path for current to flow other than person?

If it’s connected one end yes

 

[DRAGONEXPRESS]

Fluke 116 multimeter at least with Megger voltage tester.