EICR & Electrical Testing Explained
What an Electrical Installation Condition Report is, what it checks, what the codes mean and how often you need one, from NICEIC-approved testers.
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An MOT for your electrical installation
Electrical installations deteriorate over time: connections loosen, insulation ages, circuits get overloaded and alterations aren't always done properly. An EICR inspects and tests the whole fixed installation and tells you whether it's safe to keep using.
Businesses need one to show they've met the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, insurers usually ask for one, and private landlords must have one at least every five years.
The four observation codes
C1: Danger present
There's a risk of injury. We make it safe on the day.
C2: Potentially dangerous
Urgent remedial work is needed.
C3: Improvement recommended
Not unsafe, but would improve safety. C3s alone don't make a report unsatisfactory.
FI: Further investigation
Something needs looking into without delay.
What an EICR covers
- Consumer units and distribution boards
- Cables, sockets, switches and lighting
- Protective devices and RCDs
- Earthing and bonding
- Every circuit recorded and tested
- A clear overall result
Simple, from first call to certificate
No chasing, no surprises, and a real person on the phone whenever you call.
Tell us what you need
Call or send the form. Photos and drawings help us price quickly.
Survey & fixed price
We look at the job, agree the scope and timing, and send a clear fixed quote.
Planned & carried out
RAMS in advance, work done when it suits you, and the site left tidy.
Tested & certified
Everything is tested, certified and explained, with paperwork sent straight to you.
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What does EICR stand for?
Electrical Installation Condition Report: the report produced after a periodic inspection and test of a building's fixed wiring.
Is an EICR the same as fixed wire testing?
Yes. Fixed wire testing, periodic inspection and testing, and EICR all describe the same thing.
What do C1, C2, C3 and FI mean?
C1 is danger present, C2 is potentially dangerous, C3 is improvement recommended and FI is further investigation needed. Any C1, C2 or FI makes the report unsatisfactory.
How long is an EICR valid for?
The report recommends the next test date: usually five years for offices, shops, schools and rented homes, three years for industrial premises and one year for swimming pools.
How often do I need an EICR?
Usually every five years for most commercial premises and rented homes, three years for industrial units and one year for swimming pools, unless your insurer or last report says otherwise.
Will the power be off for long?
No. Circuits are switched off one at a time while they're tested, and we can work out of hours.
What happens if the installation fails?
C1 dangers are made safe on the day. Everything else is priced item by item, and our electricians can do the work and confirm it in writing.
Get an EICR quote
Tell us what you need and we'll come back to you with a clear, fixed price.
- 1Send the form. It takes about a minute.
- 2We'll call to talk through the job and access.
- 3You get a fixed quote, with RAMS for commercial sites.