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Often when some form of alteration has been carried out on an electrical installation, and in this case a kitchen upgrade, existing accessories are not in the correct locations for the new appliances.
There are correct methods for connection of conductors and unfortunately covering open connectors with insulation tape and then covering with plaster is not one of them.
There is a lack of support or protection against abrasion for the cables, including the location of the concealed cables where they are no longer in the prescribed zones due to the removal of the accessories.
Therefore, the classification code would be a C2, Potential dangerous, urgent remedial action required due to the poor terminations.
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