Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal document which is done following an assessment of the electrical installation within a property. It has to be performed by an experienced and qualified electrician or approved contractor. It means they take a course covering inspection for a certain period and test with the JIB or a scheme provider like the NICEIC plus has got a decent working knowledge and experience of electrical installations.
Householder might request an EICR for many reasons and they are highly recommended to show that an electrical installation is safe, where proof is required. One of the most common reasons why the EICR is requested because it’s the simplest method to prove that electrical installation is safe and also it does not take long.
EICR is recommended in all domestic properties every ten years to check the condition of electrical installations and make sure that there is no deterioration, however for many reasons EICR would need to be done more often. Regular reasons include:
- Age of installation (the older installation is the more often EICR ought to be executed)
- Types of property. For instance, if property has a swimming pool, the recommended frequency for EICR is 1 year, however only the parts of the installation regarding the swimming pool would need to be assessed.
- Environmental Conditions
- Change in usage. This can be change of occupancy in rental properties, or it is on a sale, or being purchased. This is highly recommended that EICR is performed with each change of occupancy in rental properties to make sure the property being electrically safe.
- If any concerns appear about the condition of electrical installation of their property.
During EICR, an electrician might make a numerous of electrical inspection and will give to each a recommendation code. The inspection describes a defect or omission within the electrical installation. Each observation is coded by electricians following the level of severity. The observations are written in a clear way so that the customer would be able to source competitive quotes for the works that are recommended.
All the tests carried out according to the requirements of BS 7671 – Requirements of Electrical Installation (IEE Wiring Regulations) which is the national safety standard for electrical installations, and involve 850 regulations.
After an EIRC testing, if result is acceptable, you will receive a document approving the safety of your property and from that moment you can go with peace of mind, until the next EIRC.
If the report shows that you need improvements to the installation, we are ready to carry out all the correctional works, taking into account all your requirements. When the job is done, we will provide you with Condition Report showing the changes you’d made and now periodic inspection is acknowledged as acceptable.











