Domestic EICRs

What is an EICR?

An EICR, or Electrical Installation Condition Report, is a comprehensive assessment of the electrical installations within a property. This report evaluates the safety and functionality of the electrical system, identifying any potential hazards or areas that require attention.

Who needs a domestic EICR?

It is essential for various groups of people, including landlords who must ensure their properties meet legal safety standards. They are also essential for homebuyers who wish to survey the condition of the electrical instillation before purchasing a property, or home sellers who wish to get a certificate in advance to ensure a smooth sale of their property.

How does it work

The time an EICR takes depends on your properties size, condition and the number of circuits. Upon arrival we will need to isolate your electricity to carry out our initial tests, we will then carry out further inspections throughout the property. If any faults are found in the instillation, they will be broken down into four categories;

C1 - Danger present

This is considered the worst kind of fault. For example, a live cable exposed and immediate risk of electrocution. C1's are rare, but if we do find one we will act immediately to bring the fault to a safer condition. If any C1's are found, then the report will be deemed unsatisfactory.

C2 - Potentially dangerous

A C2 is less severe than a C1. An example of a C2 may be a damaged socket with no live parts exposed. Although it may be considered safe in that moment, any further deterioration of the socket could lead to live parts being exposed, potentially leading to an injury. C2's must be repaired as soon as possible and will deem your report as unsatisfactory.

C3 - Improvement recommended

A C3 is where something does not meet the standards but is not considered unsafe. An example of this may be if the height of your sockets is below the new standard of 450mm, but they are not so low to the floor that they are causing a strain on the plug. If ONLY C3's are found then your report will still be deemed satisfactory.

FI - Further investigation required without delay

An FI may be issued where we have highlighted potential concern, but it needs further investigating to fully understand the potential fault. This could be a higher than expected reading, or an unidentified circuit. If any FI's are found, then your report will be deemed unsatisfactory.

What happens next ?

If any C1,C2 or FI's are found then your report will be deemed unsatisfactory. We will then provide you with a quote to rectify the faults and then issue you a satisfactory report off the back of the work.