What is electrical installation?
All fixed electrical equipment installed within a premises such as wiring, sockets, switches, lights fittings, fusebox or consumer unit and extractor fan e.t.c, counted as an electrical installation getting electrical supply from an electricity meter to provide energy to all the items and appliances safely. Fixed installation means these can’t be moved to another place […]
Do I need an EICR if I have an installation certificate?
Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) is issued by an electrician registered with a competent scheme either with NICEIC, NAPIT or ECA, for a newly built or for completely rewired property after the thorough and complete inspection of the new electrical installation. Landlord can use the Electrical Installation Certificate for tenancy up to 5 years after the […]
Difference between Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and EICR
Electrical Installation Certificate and EICR both are different reports having different purposes, different inspection scope and validity period is also not the same. An Electrical Installation Certificate is required and mandatory when your property gets the new major electrical installation work or when alterations or modifications are carried out and required for a newly built […]
Find Your EICR Online
EICR is an essential part of the property when it comes to renting out your property or selling/buying. You can trace your Electrical safety certificate using different methods if you have lost or misplaced it. Online portals – Check the online portal with whom a competent person is registered with who carried out an EICR […]
Do I need a new EICR for a new tenant?
You don’t need a new EICR for new tenancy if it is still valid and unless you do not see any damage done to electrical installations, for example broken sockets, lights or burning/melting signs. It is best practice to have a look around in the property to find out any potential damages done to electrical […]
Do I need an EICR to Sell My House?
There is no legal requirement to get the EICR carried out to sell your house or flat, but it is a good and smart practice to get an Electrical Safety Certificate to make house sale negotiation process transparent, smooth and quick. It will give confidence to the home buyer that electrical installations are safe to […]