What is an Electrical Inspection and Condition Report (EICR)?
An Electrical Inspection and Condition Report or EICR as it is more commonly called is a series of electrical tests and a visual inspection of an electrical installation to assess it’s satisfactory condition for the installations ongoing safe use.
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To build an informed view of this, one of our appropriately qualified and experienced electrical technician's will perform a detailed visual examination of the installation along with appropriate electrical tests. From the results of the visual inspection and electrical testing, our technician will create a report and make an informed assessment of the continued safety of the electrical installation.
We can carry out EICR electrical inspections across Lancashire and Greater Manchester including Preston, Blackpool, Lytham, St Annes, Bolton, Blackburn, Liverpool, Manchester and any other area in the North West. We can also travel national, subject to quotation first.
Why Do I Need A Electrical Installation Condition Report?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is carried out as far as is reasonably practicable for
• The safety of persons and livestock against the effects of electric shock and burns
• Protection against damage to property by fire and heat arising from an installation defect.
• Confirmation that an installation is not damaged or deteriorated so as to impair safety.
• The identification of installation defects and departures from the requirements of B.S7671 (The electrical wiring regulations) that may give rise to danger.
When would I need an EICR carried out?
You may need an Electrical Inspection Condition Report carrying out for the following.
• The purchase of a new home
• At the request of licencing authorities, public bodies, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and others that may require periodic inspection and testing such as HMO's.
• A change of occupancy of the premises (especially rented domestic accommodation)
• After additions/alterations of the premises
• Where there is reason to believe that damage may have been caused to the installation, such as after a flood.
Recommended Frequencies Of Inspection of Electrical Installations
| Type of installation | Routine check | Maximum period between inspections | Book online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic accomodation: general | - | Change of occupancy / 10 years | Book online |
| Domestic accomodation: rented houses and flats | 1 year | 5 year | Book online |
| Residential accomodation (HMOs): hall of residence, nurses' accomodation, etc. | 1 year | 5 years | Book online |
| Commercial | 1 year | 5 years | Enquire now |
| Educational establishments | 6 months | 5 years | Enquire now |
| Industrial | 1 year | 3 years | Enquire now |
| Offices | 1 year | 5 years | Enquire now | Shops | 1 year | 5 years | Enquire now |
Classification Of Danger And Non-Compliances (for use during periodic inspection and testing)
| Classification Of Danger or Non-Compliance | Description | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Danger present. Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required. | To be attributed to matters that cannot be left. It is suggested that these are rectified or possibly, that isolation may be recommended or necessary. Examples include accessible bare live parts, badly damaged equipment with risk of access to live parts, incorrect polarity, and/or arcing or burning found in switchgear. |
| C2 | Potentially dangerous: urgent remedial action required. | To be attributed to issues that, while urgent, do not require immediate remedial action. Examples include non-earthered installation (this requires a further fault to result in danger), fundamentally undersized cables, EFLI values greater than required by BS 7671, a "borrowed" neutral, equipment with inappropiately selected IP (this may warrant C1 if severe), insulation reading under 1 mΩ and connections not housed within appropriate enclosures. |
| C3 | Improvement recommended | To be attributed where C1 or C2 do not apply. Examples include the absence of most warning notices, absence of the required diagrams and charts, no or incorrect marking of conductors at terminations, and absence of an RCD specified for additional protection (where the circuit otherwise tests as normal). |
| FI | Further investigation required without delay. | To be attributed where the inspection has revealed an apparent deficiency that could not, due to the limitation or extent of the inspection, be fully indentified and where further investigation may reveal a C1 or C2 item. An example could be where characteristics of electricity supply (such as voltage or external EFLI) do not conform to supply industry norms. Mayb also be used where part of an installation included in the scope of the inspection and test could not be accessed. |
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How much do our EICR services cost?
| Service | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom - EIRC Certification | £165 + VAT | Book now |
| 2 Bedroom - EIRC Certification | £185 + VAT | Book now |
| 3 Bedroom - EIRC Certification | £225 + VAT | Book now |
| 4 Bedroom - EIRC Certification | £255 + VAT | Book now |
| 5+ Bedroom - EIRC Certification | POA | Contact us |
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EICR - Electrical Installation Condition Report
It is a legal requirement to have a EICR document if you are:
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• Caravan site EICR
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Based in Lancashire and on all major motorway networks, we are perfectly located to serve our clients on large scale projects across the UK. Whatever your requirements, from EICR electrical inspection, emergency lighting inspection and maintenance, pat testing and fire alarm inspections speak to our team of experts at FCR Electrical Contractors. Contact us today and we can arrange a no obligation site survey and quotation with a member of our friendly and experienced team.