EICR

We carry out inspection and testing of all Industrial – Commercial and Residential properties to ensure the safety of the occupants with an electrical safety certificate been issued on completion of tests with any defects, recommendations been brought to the owners/occupiers attention.

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What is an Electrical Installation Condition Report?

An EICR is an inspection on the condition of an existing electrical installation, to identify (in order of priority) any deficiencies against the national safety standard for electrical installations.

An Electrical Installation Condition Report is –

Reveal if any of your electrical circuits or equipment is overloaded
find any potential electrical shock risks and fire hazards in your electrical installation
Identify any defective DIY electrical work
Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding

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Tests are also carried out on wiring and associated fixed electrical equipment to check that it is safe. A schedule of circuits will also be provided, which is invaluable for a property.

Every electrical installation deteriorates with use and age. It is important for the person responsible for the maintenance of the installation to be sure that the safety of users is not put at risk, and that the installation continues to be in a safe and serviceable condition.

It is recommended that EICR is carried out at least every

10 years for a domestic installation
5 years for a commercial installation, Includes HMO’s (Houses in Multi Occupation)
3 years for caravans
1 year for swimming pools

Other instances when an EICR should be carried out are

When a property is being prepared to be let
Prior to selling a property or when buying a previously occupied property

Who should undertake an Electrical Installation Condition Report?

Periodic inspections should be carried out by a competent electrician.

What happens during an Electrical Installation Condition Report

The electrician will check the electrical installation against the requirements of BS7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations ( IEE Wiring Regulations) – as amended, which is the national safety standard for electrical installations, and contains around 850 Regulations.

The EICR will take into account all relevant circumstances including the following factors:

adequacy of earthing and bonding
suitability of the switchgear and control gear e.g. consumer unit e.g. an old fusebox with a wooden back, cast iron switches, a haphazard mixture of such equipment is likely to need replacing
serviceability of equipment e.g. switches, socket-outlets and light fittings e.g. older round pin sockets, round light switches and braided flex hanging from ceiling roses to light fittings, black switches, sockets mounted in skirting boards may require replacing.
type of wiring system and its condition e.g. cables coated in black- rubber, black-rubber was phased out in the 1960s or cables coated in lead or fabric are even older and may need replacing (modern cables use pvc insulation)

provision of residual current devices for socket-outlets that may be used to plug in electrical equipment used outdoors
presence of adequate identification and notices
extent of any wear and tear, damage or other deterioration
changes in use of the premises which have led to, or might lead to, deficiencies in the installation.

The electrician will provide a Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) as part of the inspection.

A EICR is a formal method of recording the findings of the inspection, on at least seven pages for domestic installations and eight pages for larger installations.

The main purpose of a EICR is to report on the safety condition of an existing installation.

Box E on page 1 should describe the overall condition as either ‘satisfactory’, in which case no immediate remedial work is required, or ‘unsatisfactory’ which means remedial work is required to make the installation safe to use.

Where a EICR describes the installation as ‘unsatisfactory’, the next thing to look at is Box F on page 2 `Observations and Recommendations for Actions to be Taken’.

Code 1 indicates a dangerous, or potentially dangerous, condition that requires urgent attention to make the installation safe. Once the necessary remedial work has been completed, an appropriate certificate should be issued to confirm that the remedial work has been carried out in accordance with BS 7671.

The electrician will give a summary of the inspection in the report, which will give a clear indication of the condition of the electrical installation, taking into account all relevant circumstances.

adequacy of earthing and bonding
suitability of the switchgear and control gear e.g. consumer unit e.g. an old fusebox with a wooden back, cast iron switches, a haphazard mixture of such equipment is likely to need replacing
serviceability of equipment e.g. switches, socket-outlets and light fittings e.g. older round pin sockets, round light switches and braided flex hanging from ceiling roses to light fittings, black switches, sockets mounted in skirting boards may require replacing.
type of wiring system and its condition e.g. cables coated in black- rubber, black-rubber was phased out in the 1960s or cables coated in lead or fabric are even older and may need replacing (modern cables use pvc insulation)

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