If your EICR grades your installation is ‘Unsatisfactory’ the areas of concern will be clearly categorised as follows: C1 – Danger present. Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required C2 – Potentially dangerous – Urgent remedial action required C3 – …
Continue ReadingEach circuit within the system does require a short period when the power is turned off during the EICR inspection however the majority of the testing is carried out whilst the electricity is on. For the most part the electrician …
Continue ReadingFrom 1st April 2021, every property rented to private tenants must have an EICR certificate. This includes tenants under Assured Shorthold Tenancy, Licence to Occupy, and a Periodic Tenancy. A Periodic Tenancy is where a rental agreement has expired and …
Continue ReadingA typical EICR inspection will generally take 3-4 hours for a modern 3 bedroom house with a kitchen, bathroom and living room. The time taken is dependent upon the size of the property, the number of circuits and the number …
Continue ReadingA qualified electrician carrying out an EICR will inspect and test the electrical circuits and installations within a building are correctly installed, safe and well maintained. That means identifying overloaded systems, risks of electric shock, fire hazards, defective electrical works, …
Continue ReadingIt depends upon the current tenancy agreement but it can be determined by the answer to the following question: Does the current tenancy agreement state that at the end of the fixed term the contract will become Periodic ? If …
Continue ReadingIt is the landlords responsibility to organise an EICR at the start of each new tenancy or at the end of the 5 year term. The full report must be provided to the tenant within 28 days of completion and …
Continue ReadingOnly registered electricians should carry out an EICR. They must be able to prove competency by holding a Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (EICR)
Continue ReadingAn EICR is required every 5 years or until a new tenancy begins, whichever comes first. See also the FAQ “Is a Periodic Tenancy a New Tenancy?” If you have a swimming pool it should be inspected and tested every …
Continue ReadingYes there is. From April 1st 2021 not having a current and valid EICR would mean you are in breach of the ‘Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020’ and would leave you exposed to a …
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