Periodic inspection of fixed wiring and installations against BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a detailed inspection of the fixed electrical installation in a building — consumer units, wiring, sockets and fixed equipment — assessing it against the current edition of BS 7671.
Governing regulation: Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
Standard / guidance: BS 7671: IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition
All electrical works are completed by our specialist electrical partner, AP Electrical — apelectricalltd.com.
| Application | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Rented residential property | Every 5 years or change of tenancy |
| Owner-occupied domestic | Every 5 years |
| Commercial / industrial premises | Every 5 years (or per risk assessment) |
| Swimming pools & special locations | Every 1 year |
Frequencies above are general guidance based on published standards and typical risk levels — your risk assessment or landlord obligations may require a different interval.
Landlords are legally required to hold a satisfactory EICR, and commercial premises are expected to demonstrate that fixed installations are maintained in a safe condition. An EICR identifies deterioration and defects before they cause a fire, shock, or costly failure.
Consumer units, accessible wiring and fixed equipment checked for damage or deterioration.
Earthing, bonding, RCD protection and insulation resistance tested with calibrated equipment.
Any issues found are coded C1, C2, C3 or FI in line with BS 7671.
A clear, jargon-free report issued, with any remedial works quoted and available on request.
C1 is danger present and needs immediate action, C2 is potentially dangerous, C3 is improvement recommended, and FI means further investigation is required.
An EICR is marked "unsatisfactory" if any C1 or C2 defects are found — this simply means remedial work is needed, which we can usually quote and carry out for you.