It’s important that the electricals in any property are maintained well. This can easily be confirmed with an EICR. If you own a building, you may be familiar with the term. It is used to describe a type of inspection. We’ve created a short guide to help you understand more about it.
What Is An EICR?
EICR stand for ‘Electrical Installation Condition Report’. These inspections are carried out by an expert to ensure that the electricals in a property are safe and do not pose any risks. Its purpose is for the safety of the occupants and to ensure that the systems are okay for continued use.
What Is Checked?
The EICR will give a complete rundown of the electrics in your house. It checks the fuse box, sockets, switches, wires, fixed cables, and all the circuits. This can involve visually inspecting various parts and looking for damages and signs of wear. With specialist equipment, it further investigates the hidden systems throughout a property too.
The report will contain a breakdown of the results of these tests. It will show what needs to be repaired immediately, what could be potentially dangerous, and what could be improved. These are categorised into codes. If the report shows remedial work must be carried out, then this should happen as soon as possible.
Is an EICR A Legal Requirement?
If you are a residential landlord, you will need to ensure the rental property has a valid safety certificate in place. These must be carried out by qualified and competent testers and should be renewed every 5 years. Or, once every time there is a change in tenancy. If you are a landlord and don’t have this, then you could face large fines.
For businesses, employers have a responsibility to keep people who go into the building safe when it comes to electrics. This can easily be done by getting an EICR. Homeowners can get it for peace of mind that their electricals are all in working order and are not at risk of malfunction, fire, or electric shocks.
Get In Touch With Us Today For Electrical Testing
If you would like safe circuits on your property, then contact us now. Our friendly and skilled team can help make sure electricals are safe for continued use. We are competent, qualified, and approved by NAPIT to correctly carry out this inspection. This test can help prevent fires and possible injuries, so it is highly recommended. For more information on the test, get in touch with us.
