Does defective intake equipment prevent you issuing a satisfactory EICR if the fixed installation is satisfactory?

Question: 

When carrying out an EICR or EIC the Schedule of Inspections requires that you complete a visual inspection of the intake equipment.

As this equipment does not fall under BS 7671, my understanding is that it does not warrant a classification code under BS 7671; rather, it should simply be reported to the respective DNO and/or meter provider.

Therefore if some element of defective intake equipment is found, does this prevent you issuing a satisfactory EICR if the fixed installation, as covered under BS 7671, is satisfactory?

Answer:

Equipment at the intake position, where accessible, should be subject to a visual inspection.

The meter tails should be inspected for signs of mechanical damage, evidence of overheating and other forms of deterioration.

Where signs of significant damage are observed, these should be noted in the observations and recommendation section of the report for action(s) to be taken.

The person who ordered the work should then be advised to inform the distributor and /or the meter operator, as appropriate, the observations that have been observed during the inspection.

Where any observation is awarded a C1 (Danger Present), C2 (Potential Danger) or FI (Further Investigation), an overall ‘unsatisfactory’ condition should be awarded on the report.

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