Electrical Installation Conditioning Reports (EICR)
The purpose of an EICR
The five main aims of an electrical installation condition report are:
- Record the results of the inspection and testing to make sure the electrical installation is safe to be used until the next inspection (following any work needed to make it safe)
- Find any damage and wear and tear that might affect safety, and report it.
- Find any parts of the electrical installation that do not meet the IET Wiring Regulations
- Help find anything that may cause electric shocks and high temperatures
- Provide and important record of the installation at the time of the inspection, and for inspection testing in the future.T
Faulty electrics are responsible for over 12,000 fires and electrical shock incidents in the UK each year.
Therefore, it is fundamental to ensure your electrics are properly installed and up to date, in line with the BS7671 standards.
If you are a Landlord or a Homeowner (looking to buy or sell), it is your responsibility to make sure the property is technically safe and secure.