PERIODIC TESTING

ELectrical installation condition reports (EICR)

This is a comprehensive test of your full electrical installation ensuring it is safe for continued use. It is recommended that all installations should be tested at least every 10 years, so check your consumer unit for any labelling and this should show the next inspection date.

A full report is issued upon completion, this includes;

• Visual check of the main fuse and metering equipment

• Testing the main earthing and service bonding connections

• Full circuit chart including number of points and test results

• Remove a percentage of accessories for inspection

• Observation list with findings

Observations are coded 1-3. C1 being immediate danger, if found a temporary repair will be completed there and then. A C2 shows potential danger and improvements are required to gain a satisfactory report. C3 is a recommendation, meaning there is no potential danger, but regulations have likely improved since the installation and these works will bring the installation more up to date.

Landlord legal requirement update

As a landlord the electrical safety of your rented property is of high importance. As of July 2020, it is now a legal requirement that all private rented property’s will need periodic inspections (EICR).

A standard EICR certificate for landlords will last 5 years, but it is also recommended to get at least a visual inspection between tenancy changes.

PAT TESTING

This is a test specifically for portable appliances, ensuring the appliance is in safe working order. There will be a thorough visual test, the insulation of the cabling will be tested and the earth continuity of the appliance will also be tested (if required).

A PAT test certificate may be required for several reasons;

• Landlord has provided appliances for tenant

• Appliances used on a commercial premises

• Equipment being used on a site as part of a service

A standard PAT report is valid for 1 year.