When Do I Need EICR?

Here are some of the common instances when you need an EICR:

• If you are a landlord, you are legally required to have an EICR carried out every 5 years for all private rental properties in England and Wales. This applies to all properties, regardless of when they were built or when they were last rewired.

• If you are selling your home, you may need an EICR to comply with the Homebuyers' Report (HBR). The HBR is a survey that is carried out by a qualified surveyor to assess the condition of your home. An EICR is not always required for the HBR, but it is often recommended.

• If you have had any electrical work carried out, you may need an EICR. This is because any electrical work that is carried out on your home must be accompanied by an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC). The EIC will show that the work was carried out to a safe standard.

• If you are concerned about the safety of your electrical installation, you may want to have an EICR carried out. This is especially important if your home is old or if you have had any problems with your electricals in the past.

Does EICR Compulsory?

It depends of your status, it is compulsory and not, here are some examples:

• Landlords - Compulsory every 5 years.

• Companies - Compulsory every 5 years.

• Shops or requested by Local Authorities - Compulsory every 5 years or depends of the Local Authorities' decision.

• Home owners (private domestic premises) - Not Compulsory, however it is compulsory to keep your home electricaly safe by all means to avoid, electric shock, prevent fire, maintenance and upgrade of your wiring system. Please visit H&S website for more information.

The person who orders the work must make sure that whoever carries out the EICR must be skilled and hold relevant qualification(s) and or Registered with one of these National Electrical Bodies: NAPIT, NICEIC, STORMA, etc. You can also check who is your local registered and competent person on Competent Person Register.

You must check if your electrician is qualified and also registered to carry out Domestic work under Part P and he must be registered with one of the 5 main organization, which you can check on the Competent Person scheme here.

Please Feel free to contact Cavendish Eletricals & Services and send us an enquiry through our web page. If you have any question you can email us to info@cavendishelectricals.co.uk or you can call us on 015 3648 3348.

We cover a wide range of areas: Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire.