EICR edinburgh

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is produced following an assessment of an electrical installation, and all appliances within a domestic or business property. Thorough electrical testing of appliances by expert electricians, identifies any faults and deficiencies. It’s the only way to properly assess if an electrical installation is fully safe, fit for purpose and meets existing regulations.

Fixed Wire Testing Edinburgh

The actual checking of all electrical appliances is commonly known as Fixed Wire Testing. Our qualified electricians carry out a fixed wire inspection on all appliances. This important inspection tests the integrity of the wiring, fuse board and all other electrical outlets such as sockets and lights. When this is completed an Electrical Installation Condition Report is produced which details all findings and clarifies any electrical defects that need to be attended to.

Why is an EICR needed?

There are many reasons why an EICR might be requested. Here are some key facts:

• The most common reason an EICR is requested is for rented accommodation or commercial premises

• EICR should be undertaken at regular intervals where proof is required to show an owner, landlord and tenant that an electrical installation within a property, is in safe condition for habitation.

If you think you need fixed electrical testing carried out in your home or business, to produce an EICR, or have any questions about this contact our experienced and expert electrical team, today.

electrical installation condition report

An EICR check detect any faults and/or potential hazards that may arise. Any issues that are found that require remedial work are detailed within the EICR report with recommended changes made urgently.

Whether you're in domestic premises, the landlord of a domestic premises that you rent out, or if you have commercial premises where there are employees, then it’s up to you to ensure the safety of everyone who lives/works there. If you need to have an EICR report carried out on your property, then get in touch with us here at VC Electrical. Our team of electricians are fully qualified and accredited regularly on any new technical and regulatory developments that we need to be aware of.

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frequently asked questions

Is EICR a legal requirement?

It’s not actually a legal requirement, but it’s a sensible best practice to ensure individuals and employees are safe and secure at all times.

How often should an EICR be carried out?

An EICR should be undertaken at regular intervals where proof is required to show an owner, landlord and tenant that an electrical installation within a property, is in a fully safe condition for habitation. A risk based approach should always be adopted and circumstances can differ, but the following guidelines are useful:

• Change of ownership/tenancy - immediately, before new tenant moves in

• Privately rented dwellings - every 5 years

• General - every 10 years

How long does Fixed Wire Testing generally take?

Typically an EICR will take around 3-4 hours to complete, depending on the size of a property and the number of electric circuits that requiring testing.