EICR

EICR EICR CertificateAn EICR or Electrical Installation Condition Report is a document that is produced following the inspection of a property by a qualified electrician or approved contractor. Available for both domestic and commercial properties, an EICR inspection is performed to check a property’s electrical installation and ensure that it is safe and fit for purpose.Commercial EICRCommercial EICR’s are electrical installation condition reports that are conducted on non-domestic properties. These include factories, warehouses, care homes, retail premises and other properties that are used for commercial purposes.EICR TestAn EICR inspection will assess the electrical installation of your domestic or commercial property and make sure it is running effectively and efficiently, this includes issues such as deterioration or defects. Once complete, the report will highlight any issues within electrical installation, these range from issues causing imminent and potential danger through to minor recommended improvements. Examples include:Issues that may cause overheatingIssues with potential to cause electric shockFire hazardsIssues with bonding or earthingFaulty electrical work that could lead to injury or deathEICR ReportOnce the EICR inspection has been completed any issues found will be listed on the report. This will include the reason for failure and the severity of the issue. Issues listed will be graded in accordance with the EICR fault codes to show how severe they are. These include:C1 – This means that ‘Danger is present’ and risk of injury is likely. Immediate action must be taken.C2 – This classification means that there is potential for danger and remedial action is urgently needed.C3 – In this case it is recommended that improvements are recommended on your electrical installation but not required. This is the only code you can have on your EICR and still pass.If the inspection is passed and/or all urgent work has been completed you will be provided with an electrical installation certificate of safety that ensures the electrics within your domestic or commercial property are safe and fit for use.Electrical TestingEICR periodic inspectionsIt is highly recommended that your commercial, domestic and rented properties have their fixed wiring and electrical installations checked on a regular basis. The recommended guidelines for this include:Commercial properties – recommendations are that business properties have an EICR inspection once every five yearsBuy-to-let or rented properties – Once every five years or when a new tenant enters the propertyDomestic properties – Once every 10 years or once a year if the property has a swimming pool.Landlords Electrical CertificateLandlords of privately rented accommodation must:Ensure national standards for electrical safety are met. These are set out in the 18th edition of the ‘Wiring Regulations’, which are published as British Standard 7671.Ensure the electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at an interval of at least every 5 years.Obtain a report from the person conducting the inspection and test which gives the results and sets a date for the next inspection and test.Supply a copy of this report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection and test.Supply a copy of this report to a new tenant before they occupy the premises.Supply a copy of this report to any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request for the report.Supply the local authority with a copy of this report within 7 days of receiving a request for a copy.Retain a copy of the report to give to the inspector and tester who will undertake the next inspection and test.Where the report shows that remedial or further investigative work is necessary, complete this work within 28 days or any shorter period if specified as necessary in the report.EICR Certificate QuotationIf you require a quotation for an EICR Test please complete the enquiry form below and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank youPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *FirstLastType of EICR Required *CommercialResidentialCompany Name (If Applicable)When Would the EICR Require Undertaking?Your E-mail Address *EmailConfirm EmailYour Phone Number *House Name or Number / Business Address *Your Postcode *Any Other Information or RequirementsSubmit R&B M&E LtdEICR | EICR Certificate | EICR Test | EICR ReportBuilding 7, Devonshire Works, Pitt StreetKeighley, West YorkshireBD21 4PFGBmail@rnb-mne.co.ukPhone: 01535 687010