EICR
What is an electrical installation condition report (EICR)?
Do you need an EICR?
If you manage any property it should be expected that you pay notice to the relevant laws, The Landlord and Tenants Act (1985) and Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) outline the responsibilities that landlords and employers have with regards to the safety of tenants and employees respectively. If you have staff on site or employee contractors to work in your buildings then the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that precautions are taken against the risk of injury sustained from electricity used in work activities.
When should I have an EICR carried out?
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced in 2019 that mandatory five-year electrical installation checks on private rented housing in England are to be introduced.
Until the laws are passed it is recommended that:
Businesses – employers are recommended to have an EICR test undertaken once every five years.
Rental Residential Property : Good practice will see Landlords carrying out an EICR test undertaken every 5 years
Homeowners – an EICR is recommended every 10 years. If the property has a swimming pool, this should be tested once every year.
Who can carryout an EICR?
You must ensure that any inspectors hired to issue an EICR hold the correct qualifications and are competent to carry out the inspection.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced that mandatory five-year electrical installation checks on private rented housing in England will be introduced in a phased approach.
