Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
What is an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) – formerly known as a Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) – is an assessment on the safety of electrical installations, fixtures and fittings in your premises.
It is an in-depth inspection of the internal wiring of the building and fixed electrical equipment to check they are safe. This includes, but is not limited to: consumer units/fuse boards; all wiring and electrical accessories; boilers, panel and storage heaters; hard-wired smoke detectors and fire detectors.
If any defects are found the EICR suggests the necessary changes to correct the problems.
PME issue Electrical Installation Condition Reports to homeowners, landlords, businesses, commercial and industrial premises throughout Sussex, in Worthing, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Crawley.
Why EICRs are Required
All electrical installations degrade over time.
Switches and sockets can sustain damage; fuse boards, wiring and cables can deteriorate; electrical connections can become loose.
Your electrical supply may have been valid at the time of installation, but now fails against the latest regulations.
Faulty connections and old wiring are one of the main causes of electric shocks, electrical failures, over-heating and fires in the home.
EICRs for Homeowners
Often required when buying a new home, mortgage providers and surveyors may recommend you obtain an EICR to ensure there are no defects, failures or problems with the electrical supply in the new property.
We also issue EICRs on behalf of homeowners to ensure that their property is safe before it is placed on the market.
An EICR is recommended on domestic properties every 10 years to check the condition of the electrical installation and ensure there is no deterioration.
EICRs for Landlords
Rented properties are usually required to have an Electrical Installation Condition Report as a condition of obtaining landlord insurance.
If you fail to maintain the electrical integrity of your premises you could be deemed negligent in the event of an electrical incident. If a tenant is harmed due to faulty wiring or fittings they could take legal action against you.
EICRs for Business, Commercial and Industrial Premises
Electrical Installation Condition Reports must be ordered on a regular basis to ensure that your premises’ electrics comply with the Health and Safety and Work Act. An EICR ensures compliance within current regulations and keeps staff and visitors safe.
Insurance companies request proof of EICR to ensure premises meet current regulations and health and safety laws.
How often to inspect and test for EICR varies between 1-5 years according to use of premises. Public-use premises require an annual EICR.
We provide Electrical Installation Condition Reports to offices, shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, clubs, cinemas, theatres, industrial units, and factories.
We also carry out electrical testing, perform electrical diagnostics and fault finding, and issue electrical certificates on commercial and industrial electrical installations.
What You Receive
You receive a NICEIC Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Report that details any electrical damage, deterioration, defects, dangerous conditions and non-compliances against the latest safety standards.
If anything dangerous or potentially hazardous is found the overall condition of the electrical installation will be declared as ‘unsatisfactory’. This means that remedial action is required to remove the risks to those in the premises. In this instance we will provide you with a quote to carry out this remedial work.
Have you received an EICR? Find out what the EICR classification codes mean.
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