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Sometimes referred to as fixed wire testing or periodic inspection (PIR), EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. The report is an official document which is created following a detailed […]

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 mean that if your building or premises is used for commercial, industrial, service or any other public or non-dwelling use then you have a […]

Under The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 “It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare […]

The testing consists of multiple visual inspections and electrical tests and covers all hardwiring such as sockets, lighting, switches, main panels, distribution boards, air conditioning and other fixed electrical components. […]

An EICR should contain: Your business details and the details of the inspection Any limitations of the inspection – e.g. Were there areas of the system that were inaccessible? Details […]

NICEIC is the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting. It’s a government-approved agency which regulates training and work in the electrical installation sector. It’s widely recognised as the most […]

If our engineers identify a risk or potential risk they will list it in the EICR and allocate it a code, according to its severity. These codes are: C1 – […]

Any recommendation in an EICR is not legally binding. However, if there is an accident relating to your fixed electrical system and your EICR features recommendations which you did not […]

You should always check the credentials and qualifications of any contractor you choose to use. Look for a contractor who holds NICEIC, CHAS and Registered Competent Person qualifications, as Black […]

This depends on a number of factors. We can give you bespoke advice on the right frequency to ensure the safety of your specific system. We will take into account […]