An EICR is an acronym for Electrical Installation Condition Report, and they are essential for several reasons. In essence, it is a formal report that certifies the electrics in a property in Coventry or anywhere in the UK comply with BS7671 and must be conducted and produced by a qualified electrician or authorised electrical contractors. During the inspection, an electrician will check the fuse box, the wiring, plugs and sockets, light fittings and any electrical installations, such as showers.

1. WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE
BEHIND AN EICR?
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2. WHAT IS EICR?
An EICR is an acronym for Electrical Installation
Condition Report, and they are essential for
several reasons. In essence, it is a formal report
that certifies the electrics in a property in
Coventry or anywhere in the UK comply with
BS7671 and must be conducted and produced by
a qualified electrician or authorised electrical
contractors. During the inspection, an electrician
will check the fuse box, the wiring, plugs and
sockets, light fittings and any electrical
installations, such as showers.
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3. WHEN IS AN EICR
REQUIRED?
While there is no legal requirement for a homeowner
to request an EICR, there are several situations in
which they may be expected or beneficial.If the
electrics in the property are old, then aside from
upgrading them, the more aged the electrical
installations, the more often an EICR should be carried
out. The property type can also affect the frequency of
an EICR. For instance, if you are fortunate enough to
own a swimming pool in your Coventry home, you will
need to arrange for an electrician to conduct an EICR
annually solely for the electrical components relating
to the pool. An EICR aims to demonstrate that the
electrics are safe, so if your property has endured
severe weather or vandalism, it’s advisable for
electrical contractors to assess any potential damage.
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4. EICR REQUIREMENTS
FOR DOMESTIC
PROPERTIES
There is no legal requirement for any homeowner
to ensure an electrician completes an EICR on
their property. Still, it is recommended every ten
years to ensure everything is in safe working
order and there are no signs of wear. If you are in
the process of selling your house, then typically,
the buying parties’ surveyor will ask for an EICR to
be carried out to verify the safety of the electrics
and, in most cases, the mortgage lender. It will
provide the buyer with a comprehensive
evaluation of the electrics, so they can assess the
cost of any repairs or rewiring the property might
require.
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5. EICRS FOR RENTAL
PROPERTIES
Since June 2020, it has been a legal requirement
in the UK for buy to let landlords to arrange an
EICR to be carried out before letting a property to
tenants. Landlords must present tenants with an
electrical safety report when a tenancy
agreement is signed. The law states that the
landlord must renew the EICR every five years or
whenever a new tenant moves into the property
to remain compliant. In addition, landlords must
submit a copy of the EICR to the local authority if
they make a request.
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6. WHY CHOOSE A1 GAS FORCE
TO CONDUCT AN EICR?
We provide a comprehensive range of electrical
services throughout Coventry and all our
electricians are fully qualified and NICEIC
registered. If you are selling a property or you’re a
landlord looking to let, we can despatch an
electrician quickly to assess the electrics before
submitting a clear and detailed report. Contact
our team today to arrange for one of our
electricians to visit your property.
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7. CONTACT US
02477672411
Phone Number
info@a1gasforce.co.uk
Email Address
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Website
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