Electrical Installation Condition Report

EICR testing will identify any recommendations and/or issues before they become either hazardous or dangerous. It typically consists of 4 key stages. 1. Visual Inspection We visually survey your installation to check for any devices that may be incorrectly located, cracked, are broken or if there is any evidence of electrical overloading or overheating. 2. Dead Testing Continuity Testing – Here we test electrical connections to ensure there is no poor connections present. Any poor connections or where wires may have worked loose can lead to arc-ing which is severe hazard and not always detected by older fuse boards / consumer units. Insulation Resistance Testing – This ensures the insulation material that covers and protects the wiring is intact and fit for purpose. Some older wiring for example pre 1960s can feature vulcanised rubber which is no longer fit for purpose. Polarity Testing – A vital check to confirm connections are in their correct sequencing. 3. Live Testing Earth Fault Loop – Here we check that if a fault did occur that your system is able to detect this and trigger a disconnection in the supply within a specified time limit. RCD Testing – Residual Current Device (RCD) are life saving devices which occur more frequently within modern systems. They are able detect abnormal variations within your electrical circuit or installation and offer some protection from electrical fires and electrocution. 4. Recommendations & Observations Following the EICR we will formally record any observations which are categorised as either C1, C2 or C3. C1 – Danger Present – Immediate Remedial Action Required There is a risk of injury and that immediate remedial action is required to remove the dangerous condition C2 = Potential Danger Urgent Remedial Action Required Potentially dangerous condition’: Urgent remedial action required, this should declare the nature of the problem, not the remedial actions required. C3 = Improvement Recommended This code more often than not implies that while the installation may not comply with the current set of regulations, complies with a previous set of regulations and so is deemed to be safe although this safety can be improved upon Should any remedial works be required we will provide a quotation for us to complete if necessary.

A Homeowner – If you are not in possession of an EICR conducted within the last 10 years you should be making arrangements for an EICR to be conducted. A Property Landlord – You should have an EICR conducted each time a tenant changes to ensure there has been no detonation, damage or tampering within the circuit or installation. Commercial Property – Some commercial premises are required to be tested annually. With larger buildings it is sometimes possible to test 20% of the installation each time so over a 5 year period the system is fully tested.

Testing frequencies for EICR testing depends on the type of property and its use. Domestic Properties: Every 10 years Rented / Let Residential: It is recommended that you have an EICR conducted every time there is a change of tenants or every 5 years. Buying a Property: We strongly recommend that you have an EICR conducted prior to purchasing a property. EICR testing can highlight any potential issues with the electrical installation with your desired property. Considering the cost of an electrical re-wire can lead into the thousands it is considered a vital pre-purchase check.

Our EICR testing covers most areas surrounding Amesbury, Wiltshire & Bracknell, Berkshire. Areas our EICR testing covers as listed below: Bracknell | Wokingham | Crowthorne | Sandhurst | Ascot | Woodley | Earley | Winnersh Amesbury | Salisbury | Andover | Fleet | Farnborough | Basingstoke