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When you complete this form, you will instantly get a list of Electrical Reports in your local area, together with their contact details, and an estimate of the price they will charge. There is no middle man - you deal directly with the supplier of your choice. Your details are not passed on to any third party other then the Electricians listed, and we will not add you to a mailing list. Apart from an email asking you for feedback, we will not contact you again.
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Electrical Installation Condition Reports
Electrical installations deteriorate over time. An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) provides a full summary of the condition of the electrics in your home and determines whether it complies with the current British Standard for electrical safety (BS 7671).
The EICR covers all fixed electrics in the property, like the wiring, plug sockets, light fittings and the fuse box which will be inspected. This includes permanently connected equipment such as showers and extractors, but does not include cookers or other domestic appliances.
The report should be carried out by a registered electrician, ensuring that electrics comply with BS 7671 and will make recommendations where improvements to the system or equipment should be made to improve the safety in your home. Once the EICR is completed the registered contractor will provide you with a certificate outlining the overall condition of the electrical installation.
An EICR will highlight any deficiencies or problems with the system or equipment using codings. The classification codes are as follows:
Code C1 - Indicates that danger exists, requiring immediate remedial action.
Code C2 - Indicates that, whilst a deficiency not considered dangerous at the time of the inspection, it may become a real and immediate danger if the fault is not rectified
Code C3 - Indicates that, whilst a deficiency is not considered to be a source of immediate danger, improvement would deliver improved safety of the electrical installation.
There is no obligation to have any of the highlighted issues attended to, though it is recommended that corrective action be taken.
When purchasing a property it may be advisable to ask the current occupier if they can provide an up-to-date Electrical Installation Condition Report. This will give you an overview of the condition of the electrics in the property.
New Government Regulations require landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person, at least every 5 years. These regulations came into force on 1 June 2020, and apply to new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and existing tenancies from 1 April 2021.
You should ensure that your chosen Electrician is registered with one of the following organisations:
BRE Certification Ltd
ELECSA Ltd
NAPIT Registration Ltd
NICEIC Group Ltd
SELECT (Scotland)
STROMA