What is an EICR?
An EICR is a full inspection of an electrical installation in a property. An EICR provides a thorough summary of an electrical system. Moreover, it will assess whether your system complies with the law.
There are 3 codes that indicate the overall condition of the electrical installation. You can find those codes on the certificate issued by an electrician after the inspection has been carried out:
C1 – this code indicates that the installation is dangerous and requires immediate remedial works,
C2 – this code indicates that deficiency has been found but it is not considered a danger just yet; nevertheless, it may become a danger if a fault occurs in the installation or equipment connected,
C3 – this code indicates that an observed deficiency does not pose any danger, but an improvement would contribute to the general safety of the system.
Who Needs an EICR?
- Any business owner must have an EICR carried out on their business premises every 5 years,
- Landlords must have an EICR carried out every 5 years or when a change in tenancy occurs,
- Every homeowner should have an EICR carried out every 10 years,
- When you make a change to your electrical installation.
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[ux_image id=”2091″ height=”50%”] [divider]What happens if I Do not Have an EICR?
Hefty fines and powers have been put in place by local authorities to ensure that landlords comply with these regulations. These include:
- Civil penalties of up to £30,000 per breach,
- Enforcing work to be done within a timescale of 28 days,
- The local authority performing the necessary remedial works and then billing the landlord for them.
Who Should Carry Our Your EICR?
An EICR should only be carried out by a qualified and registered electrical contractor. Be mindful that not all electricians are qualified to perform an EICR.
If you are looking for a registered electrician to carry out your EICR, please call us on 01992 830068.
We have a team of registered electrician with extensive experience in performing EICRs. We pride ourselves in high quality services for reasonable price. We also offer discounts for portfolio landlords and agencies