Electrical certificate is a thorough inspection of the electrical systems and installation of your property.
The purpose of the inspection is to assess and identify any condition deterioration or failure that may cause a hazard.
In this electrical certificate safety all systems and installations in residential or commercial buildings are thoroughly inspect.
Do you need an EICR for your commercial property
Do I need an EICR certificate?
Legislation has recently change and now states that from 1 July 2020 private rental homes will be require to have a valid EICR.
certificate an electrical certificate for all new leases and renewals.
you have an existing lease you have until April 1, 2021 to get an electrical certificate.
Business owners also require a valid EICR electrical certificate, as they are legally responsible for the well-being of their employees.
customers or tenants and can be prosecute for damage cause by hazardous electrical equipment.
How long is the electrical certificate valid?
Current guidelines state that for rental properties the electrical condition report takes 5 years but also recommends that the report be renew at the start of each new rental.
Commercial vs Domestic EICR Certificate Award
The price of an EICR certificate varies depending on the type and size of your property.
Inspection of commercial real estate generally costs more than housing construction.
This is due to the generally large difference and more complex electrical installations.
With Constructor we offer competitive pricing in the market.
Tests for the electrical certificate include a visual inspection dead tests live tests and if necessary EICR tests.
#1 Visual inspection for electrical safety certification
To begin, the electrician will inspect the property and the electrical systems concern to determine any obvious problems.# 2 Dead tests for electrical safety certification
Next, Dead Testing will begin.
The Dead Testing process includes three components: Insulation Resistance Testing, Continuity Testing, and Polarity Testing.
#3 Live Electrical Safety Certification Testing
Together, these tests ensure that, in the event of a major problem or emergency.
the electrical system will be able to shut down quickly to avoid potentially dangerous situations and further damage.#4 Electrical Safety Certification RCD Review
RCD Tests can be perform on (Residual-Current Devices) of more modern electrical systems, which are in place for fire prevention purposes.
How long is it?
The duration for the EICR certificate The electrical certificate that will be ready varies greatly depending on:
The size of the property.
The number of circuits.
The complexity of installation.
The number of circuits.
The complexity of installation.
What potential problems were discover during the inspection.
However a small apartment can take about an hour with large houses sometimes up to 3or4 hours.
After the exam, you will receive an EICR certificate report. This report contains the following information.
Information on properties verified and tests performed.
Are there any restrictions?
(For example, if only part of the installations were tested or if some circuits failed to close).
According to the wiring requirements of the 18th edition, whether the inspection is good or unsatisfactory (i.e. “pass” or “fail”)
According to the wiring requirements of the 18th edition, whether the inspection is good or unsatisfactory (i.e. “pass” or “fail”)
(BS 7671)
List of all detected issues and their review codes.
List of all detected issues and their review codes.
Shared individual rooms or spaces.
An inspection schedule showing what was tested and the results of each test.
The electrical engineer will review the EICR report with you.
An inspection schedule showing what was tested and the results of each test.
The electrical engineer will review the EICR report with you.
and advise you on what to do to re-evaluate the installation.
Then they can help you plan improvements.
Keep your report safe:
At the request of your municipality or insurance company, you may be required to provide a copy.
