Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)

Yes, we are NAPIT Registered Electrical Company which is similar to another Electrical National Body called NICEIC. However, it is  irrelevant what is the national body, the Landlords must have proof the inspection and testing of the properties have been carried out and obtain a report from the “competent person”.

 Officially, the government has announced new electrical safety regulations which will apply to all new tenancies in England from the 01st of July 2020 and all existing tenancies from 1st of April 2021. Landlords who fail to comply with these new safety regulations could face a fine of up to £30,000. 

• Provide a copy of the report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection and test.

• Provide a copy of this report to new tenants before tenancy can start.

• Provide a copy of this report to any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request for the report.

• Provide a copy of the electrical safety report of a property to the local authority within 7 days if requested.

• Keep a copy of the electrical safety report for the next inspection.

• Fix any electrical issues that may have been highlighted during the inspection within 28 days.

• Inform the local authority and tenants within 28 days that any electrical issues which have been highlighted within the report have been fixed.

The IET Wiring Regulations BS7671 recommends that an EICR should be checked as follows:

• Landlords – every five years or (recommended) when there’s a change of tenancy.

• Business owners, Primary & Secondary School and Universities – every five years.

• Homeowners – every ten years, unless you have a swimming pool – therefore, you should get it checked every year.

• If there are any overloaded electrical installations within the property

• Identify possible risks of electrical fire

• Check that all electrical work is in good order and there is no malfunction.

• Whether there is insufficient earthing and bonding 

• The testing of Electrical appliances such as cookers, fridges, televisions is not included as part of the inspection, however, we advise landlords to carry out what is known as a portable appliance testing or PAT  which will ensure all appliances are safe and in good working order to prevent any potential risks.

The EICR Cost mainly depends of the size of the Consumer Unit (How many ways or number of MCBs contains your Fuse Board) and the Age of the Consumer Unit. Commercial EICR cost more and each circuit is larger containing more load (lights or sockets), Domestic EICR cost vary too but for a small one bedroom flat is around £150 and a 3 bedroom house could be £200.