Landlords - Do you have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)?
It is now mandatory for all tenancies to have an EICR in place. But what is an EICR?
An electrical installation condition report (EICR) is an inspection of your property’s electrical systems and installation. The report assesses the competency of your electrics by three different categories:
C1 – this indicates that danger exists and will need immediate attention.
C2 – this indicates that there is the potential for danger and advises urgent attention.
C3 – this indicates that the electrics pose no danger but still recommends the improvement of the electrical system.
So, whether you’re a business owner, landlord or homeowner, it’s important you carry out regular checks on the condition of the electrics in your property.
The IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671, which sets the standard for electrical installations in the UK, recommends the following:
Business Owners – should have an EICR test once every five years.
Landlords – should also have an EICR test once every 5 years, or when there is a change of tenancy.
Homeowners – should have an EICR test one every 10 years unless the property has a swimming pool in which case it is recommended the electrics should be tested every year.
We have been busy making sure our landlords had these in place from 1st April 2021, if you are a landlord or considering renting a property feel free to contact Leah Newbould or Barry Fogg with any questions.