The Need For An EICR, Or Fixed Wire Testing, In Your Business

As a UK business you have a responsibility to ensure that your premises are compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. You are probably aware that this includes regular PAT testing, or portable appliance testing. That basically covers anything at all in your business that has a plug on the end of it.

So why use Hawkesworth to carry out an EICR for you? To begin with, we have over 100 fully qualified engineers covering the whole of the UK, and they are accredited by NICEIC and the ECA among other qualifying schemes. We provide you with a dedicated account manager, and we also offer free advice if anything needs attention. We conduct a lot of EICR tests every year along with over 7 million PAT tests, and we have over 25 years’ experience of doing it. When we have completed the inspection, we provide you with an Electrical Installation Condition Report Certificate.

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Do You Need An EICR For Your Business Or Rental Premises?

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a report on the condition of the wiring of a building leading to plug sockets, lights, and so on. It used to be known as a landlord safety test, and today is also referred to under a number other names such as fixed wire test.

If you are a landlord and rent out a property that is in a dangerous condition, you can be prosecuted. In fact, in many areas the local council will insist on an EICR as a condition for licencing rental accommodation. If something were to go wrong and your tenant received electrocution, claiming that you didn’t know that the wiring was in poor condition is not a defence. It is also the case that many insurance companies will require an EICR before they will provide cover on your business or rental property.

How often should an EICR be carried out? This depends on the type of property, among other things. If it is your own home, it is recommended to have it tested every 10 years. However, if it is a rental property you should have it tested every five years, and also whenever there is a change of tenant. Industrial premises should be tested every three years, and other commercial premises or public buildings such as libraries should be tested every five years.

During an EICR test, the fuseboard and wiring are tested, and the adequacy of the earthing and bonding will be checked. Any damage or wear and tear will be looked for and any damaged electrical fittings as well. 

Many people want to know about the EICR report cost which predominantly depends on the number of circuits there are to be tested.  Please call us on 01845 524498 for a bespoke quotation.