What is an EICR report?
Electrical Installation condition reports (EICR) are provided as an official document given after an assessment by a qualified engineer or electrician. The assessment is based on the quality of your electrical installation, the electrics and cables will deteriorate over time. An electrical installation condition reports should be carried out regularly and in accordance with BS7671. The average time given in BS7671 is 5 Years athoough this time is recommend and generally only given if the installation in good condition and is rented accommodation.
The periodic inspection report (the old version of the EICR) will notify about the status of the EICR. This will either be Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. This will be based the condition of the installation. All defaults are usually noted on page 2 of the electrical installation condition report, all defaults on the electrical installation report can be explained at much more detail by our qualified engineers (Electricians) if required.