Electrical Safety & compliance testing

 Every electrical installation deteriorates with use & age, so it is important for installations to be maintained in a safe & serviceable condition. An EICR is an electrical survey to reveal if electrical circuits are overloaded, find potential hazards in the installation, highlight any lack of earthing or bonding and carry out tests on the fixed wiring of the installation.

Also known as a Periodic Inspection Report (or PIR), it's a report designed to establish the overall condition of the electrical installation. Any deficiencies recorded on the report may then be remedied so that the installation can continue to be safely used.

 At certain times, like when you are selling a property or renting it out – you may be asked to provide certificates relating to the electrics in your property.

Keeping hold of these certificates provides a basis for any further inspection and testing, as they can help save on costly exploratory work which might otherwise be needed in future. 

In the event of a claim that injury or fire was caused by an electrical installation, certificates are documentary evidence which help show that the installation had been installed to a satisfactory standard of safety.

 The Regulations come into operation on 1st September 2024, for all new private tenancies granted on or after this date.  Existing tenancies granted before 1st September 2024, must comply by 1st December 2024 this means all private rented properties must comply and install the required smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms by the compliance dates.  Mains wired alarms (smoke, heat or carbon monoxide) must be fitted by a qualified electrician; it is recommended that the electrician should be registered with a recognised electrical trade body.