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CONDITION REPORT CLASSIFICATION CODES
This Guide provides information on the application of Classification codes on a
Condition Report.
This Guide is limited to the range of observations associated with domestic and similar
electrical installations, and takes into account the requirements of BS 7671: 2018.
Each observed and verified instance of damage, deterioration, defect or
non-compliance with requirements of BS 7671 must be given an appropriate
Classification code C1, C2, or C3. This is for the benefit of the person ordering
the report, and of persons subsequently involved in additional or remedial work,
or further inspections. Each Classification code has a particular meaning as shown
in Table 1.
Usually, it should be possible to attribute a Classification Code to an observation
without the need for further investigation.
However, a Classification code FI should be recorded in respect of any observation
that could reasonably be expected to reveal danger or potential danger but this
could not be confirmed fully due to, for example, operational limitations or time
constraints.
Observations that are not non-compliances with the requirements of BS 7671, such
as where BS 3871 circuit-breakers are in-service, should not be recorded on the
Condition Report.
Although other observations, such as those associated with fire detection and alarm
systems to BS 5839 may be recorded on the report, they should not be assigned a
Classification code.
TABLE 1. DESCRIPTION AND MEANING OF STANDARD CLASSIFICATION CODES
Code Description Meaning
The safety of those using the installation
C1 Danger present is at risk and immediate remedial action
is required.
Those using the installation may not be at
immediate risk, however urgent remedial
C2 Potentially dangerous
action is required to remove potential
danger.
The investigation has revealed a
non-compliance with the current safety
standard which, whilst not presenting
C3 Improvement recommended
immediate or potential danger, would
result in significant safety improvement
if remedied.

Where a real and immediate danger is observed that puts the safety
of those using the installation at risk, a Classification code C1 must be
recorded, and that danger should be removed without delay.

updated to
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BS 7671:2018
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updated to
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EDITION
BS 7671:2018