Electrical Installation Condition Reports in Chippenham
Make sure your property’s electrical system is safe and performing at peak condition with our EICR Tests in Chippenham.
Every year, around 20,000 properties in the UK report fires caused by electrical faults according to Electrical Safety First. Eighty-nine per cent of these cases are caused by electrical products while the other 11 per cent are caused by issues with the wiring. All these can be avoided with regular EICR inspections.
Fires, electrical shocks, or just making sure the electrical installation is efficiently consuming energy are among the reasons that EICR tests have become a requirement for a range of properties. Understanding more about this test and why you need it can help keep your property safe and power-efficient for years to come.
What is an EICR Test?
EICR stands for electrical inspection condition report. It is a formal document that details the state of the electrical installation in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This report is given after a comprehensive test is conducted by a qualified electrician or electrical engineer.
What are the Uses of EICR Testing?
An EICR test serves these three main purposes.
Who Needs EICR Testing for Their Property?
Although EICR testing is not always required, it is recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial property owners. Regular testing will make sure family members, employees, and customers are safe from immediate electrical dangers.
Regular testing also reduces repair and replacement costs that build up in electrical installations of properties over time. By staying ahead of the problem, property owners can deal with the issues without them getting worse, more troublesome, and more expensive.
Regular EICR testing, therefore, is ideal for property owners who want to stay safe and cost-efficient.
How Often Should Properties Be Tested?
Rented Properties
Landlords are required by The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector to conduct EICR tests and present their findings to their tenants every five years and every start of a new tenancy.
Residential Properties
According to the IET, domestic dwellings should be inspected at least once every 10 years or every time there is a change of occupancy.
Commercial Properties
The IET recommends periodic EICR testing for commercial installations. These tests should not exceed an interval of five years. The IET also recommends inspections when there is a change of occupancy.
Properties on the Market
Although owners looking to sell their properties are not required to initiate EICR inspections, it is good practice, particularly to help their sale. Buyers look for properties with electrical systems that are safe, compliant with regulations, and up to date.
Why Choose Energy Performance Certificates?
When it comes to EICR testing in Chippenham, or anywhere else in the country for that matter, we are a trusted name. We inspect over 5000 residential and commercial properties around the UK every month, many of which are repeat customers.
Our reliable service and fast turnaround times keep our clients coming back when they need EICR inspections. We conduct tests even in the evening and even on holidays. We follow your schedule to minimise disruption to your home or business activities.
Our services come at highly competitive prices as well.
Get in touch with us at 020 3397 8220 or visit our Contact page to book an EICR test today.
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