Electrical Installation Condition Reports
Ensure your property is safe, compliant, and electrically sound with a professional Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) from our Fossebridge Electricians. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, school, office, or workshop manager, our certified electricians provide thorough inspections and clear reporting to meet legal and safety standards.
Who needs an EICR completed?
- Landlords
- Before changes are made to an existing installation
- Commercial Buildings
- Home Owners
An EICR is an MOT for your electrical installation, inspecting the whole installation, looking for issues that affect the installations safety. It essential if you are moving house or renting your house.
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
An EICR is a detailed assessment of your electrical system, identifying:
- Potential safety hazards
- Defective wiring or components
- Overloaded circuits
- Lack of earthing or bonding
- Compliance with current regulations
It’s essential for:
Routine safety audits for businesses and public buildings
Landlord safety checks
Home purchases or sales
Insurance requirements
EICR Jargon Buster
C3
C3 is a code used in an EICR to show something that is not necessarily a safety risk to the user, but should be fixed to ensure compliance. An example of a C3 would be Missing Lables or an Outdated Consumer Unit.
C2
C2 is an EICR Code used to denote something that could pose a danger, and should be remediated, as it could cause a risk to the user. For example, a missing gland or missing RCD protection.
C1
C1 is an EICR code used to show something that poses an immediate danger or is dangerous to the user. A C1 should be remediated urgently to prevent electric shock or fire. Examples could include, Overloaded Cables, Exposed Insulation or Copper or incorrect polarity.