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What is an EICR?

An electrical installation condition report (EICR) assesses the electrical installation within a property. Reviewing the condition of your electrical wiring, fuses, switches and sockets, the report identifies any damage, deterioration or hazards and provides recommendations for safety improvements.

If you are a homeowner, it is recommended that you conduct an electrical safety check every 10 years. However, if you’re a landlord, you must renew your EICR every 5 years or when your tenancy changes – failure to do so can result in a £30,000 fine. So, don’t wait – call our expert electricians today.

 

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What’s involved in an EICR?

Firstly, one of our electricians will perform a visual assessment before carrying out a series of checks on your electrical systems. The aim of the report is to identify any hazards, so the inspection is graded by the following codes:

  • C1: Dangerous, presenting a high risk of injury.
  • C2: Potentially dangerous.
  • C3: Improvement recommended.

If we identify any code one (C1) problems, we will make them safe immediately, to rectify the issue may require additional costs. Any code two (C2) or code three (C3) problems will be noted during the inspection and quoted separately.

Whilst remedial work for C2 problems is mandatory, actioning C3 recommendations can prevent any costly damage or deterioration in the future. It’s important to note that landlords must complete remedial work within 28 days of the initial inspection – they must also provide written confirmation that the remedial work has been completed to their tenants and the local authority.

After the inspection, you will receive a complete seven-page report and a quote for any remedial works. It can take up to 28 days to process the paperwork, however we do our best to process all electrical installation condition reports as quickly as possible.

 

What is checked when carrying out an EICR?

At Pimlico Plumbers, we will test your electrics during your EICR test to ensure the safety of your property and residents. These electrical safety checks include:

  • Checking your fuse board to ensure it’s safe and compliant with the latest regulations, featuring all necessary circuit breakers and RCD protection.
  • Ensuring all electrics are correctly earthed to prevent fatal electric shocks.
  • Checking your gas-meter pipework, water pipework, radiators, and all the metal in the building.
  • Checking your sockets, lights, switches, and accessories to ensure all wiring is installed correctly.

 

Pimlico engineer doing electrical repairs

EICR FAQs

 

 

Portable Appliances are not included in an EICR. A PAT test would need to be carried out to confirm they are safe and are suitable and used for the purposes intended.

  1. Be aware that your electrician will need to turn the power off before working on the wiring.
  2. Ensure all lights, sockets and light switches are easily accessible.
  3. Don’t be alarmed if our electricians identify some ‘failures’ in your wiring system. Although your wiring may work, it may not meet safety standards.

The time it takes to perform an electrical installation condition report can vary depending on the size of the property and the complexity of the electronic installations. At Pimlico Plumbers, we pride ourselves on providing a thorough service, so you should expect our electricians to be at your property for at least a couple of hours.

It is recommended that private properties get an EICR every 10 years, and it is now mandatory that landlords have an installation inspected and tested at least every five years or when you have a change of tenancy – and more often if the most recent safety report requires it. However, the Landlord’s Electrical Safety Certificate is also accepted as a valid EICR.

It is now a legal requirement for landlords (domestic and commercial) to get an installation inspected and tested at least every five years or when occupancy changes.

Only an NICEIC-accredited electrician at an approved contractor level or an electrician approved by another electrical regulatory body at a similar or higher level can perform an electrical installation condition report. You can check this on the Electrical Safety Register.

 

 

Got a question about EICRs?

If you are interested in having an EICR performed or require further information about our electrical safety checks please get in touch.

 

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