If you've ever booked an electrical safety check for your home, business or rental property, you may have heard the term EICR. It stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report, and it's the formal report that records the condition of an electrical installation following a periodic inspection.
An EICR is one of the most useful documents you can have for any property. It confirms whether your electrical system is safe, identifies any issues that need attention, and gives you peace of mind that everything is in working order.
An EICR is a formal inspection and testing report carried out by a qualified electrician. It assesses the condition of the wiring, fuse board, sockets, switches and other fixed electrical parts of a property to make sure they are safe to continue in use.
The inspection is non-invasive, meaning your electrician will not need to take walls or floors apart to carry it out. The result is a written report that sets out exactly what was tested, what was found, and whether any remedial work is needed.
An EICR typically includes a full inspection and test of:
The report identifies anything that does not meet current electrical safety standards and recommends what action should be taken.
EICRs are recommended for any property where the electrical system needs to be confirmed as safe. They are commonly required by:
If your property has not been inspected in some time, an EICR is the most reliable way to know where you stand.
The recommended timeframe depends on the type of property:
These are general guidelines. Your electrician may recommend more frequent inspections depending on the condition of the installation and how the property is used.
EICR reports use a standard set of codes to describe any issues found:
If your report comes back with any C1 or C2 codes, the installation is considered unsatisfactory and remedial work should be carried out before the system is used again.
For a typical three or four bedroom home, an EICR usually takes between two and four hours. Larger properties or commercial sites will take longer depending on the size of the installation and the number of circuits to be tested.
You will receive your written report shortly after the inspection is complete.
Having an EICR carried out by a qualified electrician offers a number of important benefits:
At TAM Services, our team carries out EICR inspections across Dublin for homeowners, landlords, businesses and industrial sites. Every inspection is completed by a fully qualified Safe Electric registered electrician, with a clear written report on completion.
Whether you need an EICR for compliance, insurance, a property sale or simply your own reassurance, our periodic electrical inspection service has you covered.
Contact TAM Services today to arrange your inspection or speak to our team about an EICR for your property.
