EICR and Landlord certifications

What is a EICR ?

An EICR is an Electrical Installation Condition Report. It is a formal document that is produced following an assessment of the electrical installation within a property. It must be carried out by an experienced qualified electrician or approved contractor. 


When do I need one?

An EICR is also recommended in all domestic homes every 10 years to check the condition of the electrical installation and ensure there is no deterioration, however there may be reasons why an EICR would need to be done more often. Typical reasons include:

  • Age of the installation (the older the installation the more often an EICR should be carried out)
  • Type of property. For example, if the property has a swimming pool, the recommended interval between an EICR is 1 year, however only the parts of the installation relating to the swimming pool would need to be assessed.
  • Environmental Conditions
  • Misuse of the installation such as vandalism
  • Change in usage of the domestic premises. This could be change of occupancy in rental properties, or a property is being prepared to be sold, or the property is being purchased. It is highly recommended that an EICR is carried out with each change of occupancy in rental properties to ensure the property remains electrically safe. Equally, requesting an EICR on a property that is being purchased is the best way to find out if work needs to be carried out on the electrical system.
  • Any concerns the householder has about the condition of their electrical installation.


What happens during?

During an EICR, an electrician may make a number of electrical observations and will give each one a recommendation code. The observations describe a defect or omission within the electrical installation. The electricians will code each observation according to the level of severity. The observations will be written in a clear way and are not in any way a sales tool. The customer would then be able to have a quote sent to them from the electrician for any remedial works listed on the report.


Approved Contractor scheme?

Yes! HJA Electrical Contractors are an NICEIC approved contractor. The NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme is a stamp of quality for your electrical installation business giving you the best quality of works.


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