Inspection And Testing

An electrical installation condition report (EICR) identifies any damage, deterioration, defects and/or conditions which may give rise to danger along with observations for which improvement is recommended. 

It is a more detailed report than a Domestic Visual Condition Report and will involve the testing of various circuits, which will require the turning off of the electrics at the main supply.

For rented properties this will be subject to different regulations and may need carrying out every 5 years.

It is a mandatory requirement for Landlords in the private rented sector in England and Scotland to have electrical safety checks carried out in their properties. 

These electrical safety checks are to be carried out at intervals of no more than 5 years by a qualified and competent electrical contractor. 

An EICR will provide a full summary of the condition of the electrics in your home and determine whether it complies with the current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations. 

It will record observations in line with the current edition of BS 7671 and make various recommendations where improvement may be necessary or beneficial to improving safety in your home. 

Once the EICR is completed the registered Approved Contractor will provide you with a report outlining the overall condition of the electrical installation. Generally, an EICR will provide codings against the condition of the installation. 

If you have an older home or business, you may need an electrical upgrade to ensure your electrical system can handle your current power demands. Signs that you may need an upgrade include frequently tripped circuits, flickering lights, and outdated electrical panels.

The classification codes are as follows: 

Code C1 - This code should indicate that danger exists, requiring immediate remedial action. The persons using the installation are at immediate risk.

Code C2 - This code indicates that, whilst an observed deficiency is not considered to be dangerous at the time of the inspection, it could become a real and immediate danger if a fault or other foreseeable event was to occur in the installation or connected equipment.

Code C3 - This code indicates that, whilst an observed deficiency is not considered to be a source of immediate or potential danger, improvement would contribute to a significant enhancement of the safety of the electrical installation.

Code F1 - This code indicates that further investigation is required without delay. 

You are under no obligation to have any of the issues fixed, though it is essential that corrective action to rectify any C1 and C2s is completed without delay.

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