Electrical Installation Condition Report
Electrical safety inspections
Our electricians are able to offer Electrical installation condition reports otherwise known as E.I.C.R's. these reports ensure electrical safety standards are met as they identify any damage, deterioration, defects or conditions which may give rise to danger, along with observations for which improvement is recommended. Whether you own a home or a business, your properties electrical installations should always be covered by an in date E.I.C.R this is because the main purpose of an EICR is to guarantee the safety of the residents and to ensure they are not susceptible to electrical shocks or fires this is why some people know them as electrical safety reports.
landlords and business owners are legally responsible for the welfare of their tenants and employees and can be prosecuted should they be harmed due to unsafe electrics. EICRs will ensure the condition of the electrics meet regulatory standards and if they do not advice will be given on what needs to be done so that they do.
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Do you need an E.I.C.R for your property? Contact us below and receive a free quote below.
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Feeders Electricians will check the condition of all installed electrics throughout your property ensuring they meet regulatory standards. If the condition does not meet the required standards our electricians will offer further advice and solutions to the issue on site.
The FAQ's
What are E.I.C.R's?
A Electrical Installation Condition Report is a report carried out by a qualified electrician, the report includes a detailed inspection of the condition of electrical installations throughout a property. The inspection and testing that is carried out will determine the quality of electrical installations throughout the property and depending on the outcome the report it will include any investigative or remedial work required.
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If the report deems the properties electrical installations are satisfactory the E.I.C.R will remain valid for five years.
Why are E.I.C.R's important?
Firstly an E.I.C.R is required to check the property is electrically safe, safety is always a top priority in any home. E.I.C.R'S allow us to identify any potential electrical risks by checking the integrity and degradation of the wiring throughout a property to ensure the electrics throughout the property are all in good condition.
What will be inspected?
During an E.I.C.R, the consumer unit, wiring and electrical accessories are thoroughly tested and inspected for any faults or signs of divergences from the Wiring Standards. Throughout the test, the following will be inspected and tested:
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The condition of the earthing and bonding.
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Devices for protection against fire and electric shock.
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Any damage or wear that may affect the safety of the property.
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Identification of any damaged electrical fittings and accessories.
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Identification of any exposed live wires that could cause a fire or injury.
What happens if my property fails an E.I.C.R?
If the result of your E.I.C.R is unsatisfactory the faults found will be listed in the report and they will be graded as shown below. The action you take will depend on the fault and result of the report.
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Code 1 (C1): Danger present. Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required. These installations must be made safe as soon as possible
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Code 2 (C2): Potentially dangerous. Urgent remedial action required. These installations must also be made safe as soon as possible
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Further Investigation (FI): Further investigation required without delay. This usually means that the inspector will need to return to investigate the issue further
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Code 3 (C3): Improvement recommended. You do not need to get this fixed, but it is recommended you do