Commercial EICR
A Commercial EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) for businesses checks the safety of your electrical systems. It includes visual checks and thorough tests of the circuits to ensure that your setups meet the safety standards set by BS 7671. These checks help companies stay safe by finding problems early, like wires that aren’t working right or too full circuits.
Test Types: RCD testing, earth fault loop testing, and insulation resistance testing.
Frequency: Most commercial buildings need to be inspected every 5 years.
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Commercial EICR Cost
Price based on the number of circuits in a fusebox- 1-5 circuits - £149
- 6-10 circuits - £199
- 11-20 circuits - £249
Understanding Commercial EICRs
- What is an EICR for Businesses?
An EICR for businesses assesses the state of your commercial premises’ electrical installation to ensure that it is safe and operational. Insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, and RCD testing are tests used to detect issues such as broken wiring, malfunctioning equipment, or improper grounding.
The final report will categorise any discovered flaws into three severity levels: C1 (immediate risk), C2 (possibly harmful), and C3 (improvements requested but not urgent). An EICR is about compliance and protecting employees, customers, and assets from electrical dangers that could lead to major events.
- How It Protects Your Business
A well-maintained electrical system with EICRs better protects your company. First and foremost, it safeguards the well-being of all employees by detecting problems before they cause electrical shocks, fires, or other accidents. The second benefit is that it lessens the likelihood of expensive electrical outages.
Performing an EICR regularly can help catch problems early on before they escalate into more costly and extensive difficulties. Lastly, it safeguards your credibility. Serious consequences, including monetary losses, damaged reputations, and legal action, can ensue from electrical incidents caused by carelessness or noncompliance with safety regulations.
Why EICRs Are Critical for Commercial Properties
- Ensuring Legal Compliance
Businesses must comply with legal regulations regarding electrical safety. Regular Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) guarantee that your property maintains the rigorous standards established by the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020.
Noncompliance with these regulations may result in severe penalties, including legal action or fines of up to £30,000. An updated EICR demonstrates that you maintain a safe electrical environment avoiding financial risks and reputational injury.
- Enhancing Workplace Safety
EICRs are crucial in avoiding potentially deadly electrical risks like flames and electric shocks. They keep everyone, from your employees to your customers and site visitors, safe by finding and fixing problems like broken wiring, overloaded circuits, and old systems.
Addressing these risks early on ensures business continuity and increases employee confidence in their safety. This will minimise the probability of downtime due to unexpected electrical failures.
- Identified risks: Potential dangers include damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, and improper grounding.
- Workplace benefits: The advantages to the workplace include increased security, fewer electrical incidents, and uninterrupted operations.
The EICR Inspection Process Explained
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a thorough report that checks the safety and compliance of your business’s electrical systems. It consists of several steps.
First, a licensed electrician inspects all important electrical parts, such as switchboards, sockets, and wires, to see if they are damaged or worn down. Next, circuits and tools are put through strict electrical tests to meet safety standards.
- What’s Included in a Commercial EICR?
A business EICR gives you a full report on the electrical system in your building. It covers all the electrical wiring, systems, and important parts. The electrician doing the EICR will write up a thorough report of any problems, dividing them into three groups based on their importance: C1 (immediate danger), C2 (potential danger), and C3 (recommendations for improvements).
- Key Areas Checked
During an EICR, various important components are inspected to guarantee safety and functionality, such as;
- Switches and sockets: Inspected for damage, overheating, and appropriate operation.
- Distribution boards: These are evaluated for safety and compliance with load capacity.
- Wiring and cables: Checked for wear, insulation concerns, and overheating.
- Earthing and bonding: Ensured electric shocks were prevented.
- Protective Devices: tested for functionality, such as RCDs (Residual Current Devices), to ensure prompt power disconnection in the event of a breakdown.
How Often Should Your Business Get an EICR?
- Legal Guidelines
According to UK rules, most commercial premises must complete an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every five years. This duty is outlined in the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, which require electrical systems to be kept in safe working order.
Certain situations, such as industrial facilities or areas with high electrical loads, may necessitate more frequent inspections to guarantee safety. Failure to follow these requirements might result in significant penalties and legal consequences.
- Tailored Inspection Schedules
The inspection schedule can be customised to reflect the condition of your electrical systems and the essence of your business, even though the standard inspection frequency is five years.
Conduct inspections more frequently for facilities exposed to harsh environments, such as those that use a lot of electricity or are old buildings. Businesses that operate in high-risk environments should also incorporate more frequent inspections to guarantee compliance and safety.
Who should undertake an EICR testing?
EICR testing should be carried out by a competent electrician who is registered by an approved governing body. All of the periodic Inspections that we conduct are carried out by either the NICEIC, NAPIT or STROMA registered Engineers who have a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry.
What happens during an EICR?
The electrician will check the electrical installation against the requirements of BS 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations ( IEE Wiring Regulations) – as amended, which is the national safety standard for electrical installations, and contains around 850 Regulations.
What happens after EICR?
If an electrical installation condition report is satisfactory you will be given your document and no further action will be needed until your next report is due.
If the report recommends improvements to the installation, we will give you a no obligation quotation for the remedial works to be carried out. If the remedial works are carried out by us you will also be given a free an Electrical Installation Condition Report reflecting the changes that you have made and to outline that the periodic inspection has now been recognised as satisfactory.
Frequently asked questions
EICR is valid for 3-5 years
London Property Inspections can carry out an eicr within 24 hours if customer need an eicr on urgent basis. Sometimes we carry out an eicr on the same day.
EICR is provided within 48 hours after the inspection is done. We can also provide report on the same day if customer request us.
All of our electricians (contractors) are qualified with NICEIC, NAPIT and STROMA. Registration number of electricians is provided to customer for verification purposes prior to the inspection
EICR is provided in digital format (pdf) via email. You can also download it from our website.
We provide unsatisfactory eicr and quotation to the customer. Remedial work detail is mentioned on quote.
Legally, you have 28 days to get the remedial work done and you can’t rent out the property with unsatisfactory eicr.