What each observation code on an electrical report means and which ones make the report unsatisfactory.
C1: Danger present
There is a risk of injury right now, such as exposed live parts. The engineer will usually make it safe before leaving. The report is unsatisfactory.
C2: Potentially dangerous
Not dangerous this minute, but it could become dangerous, for example a missing earth or a damaged socket. It needs fixing as soon as possible. The report is unsatisfactory.
FI: Further investigation
The engineer found something that needs more time to check, such as a circuit that could not be traced. The report is unsatisfactory until it is investigated.
C3: Improvement recommended
The installation does not meet the current wiring regulations but is not unsafe. A report with only C3 codes is still satisfactory, and you do not have to act on them.
What to do next
Ask for a quote for the C1, C2 and FI items. Once the work is done you get a certificate for the repairs, which you keep with the EICR.
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