As a landlord, it is your responsibility to offer safe and secure housing. Consult and engage a skilled team of electricians to inspect any electrical systems in your London home and provide you with an EICR.
An electrical Installation Condition Report or EICR is an official document provided after examining electrical installations. A qualified electrician performs the assessment and provides a detailed report outlining any damage or defects as well as recommendations for improvements.
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020, EICR inspections are required for rental properties.
Beyond compliance with state regulations, EICRs prove that the building’s electrical system is well-maintained and safe for use. Energy Performance Certificates provide comprehensive EICR tests, allowing you to resolve and identify issues before selling or leasing the property.
Other benefits of obtaining an updated EICR include:
As mentioned earlier, EICRs are required by law, and failure to comply may result in hefty fines. Ensure compliance by meeting the electrical safety standards stipulated under the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, which includes securing an EICR from a registered electrician.
Electrical certifications for landlords can show whether additions to your installations may result in overloading and whether changes to installation may cause damage or harm. Electricians can also check for water damage or floods caused by leaks.
If an electrical fault causes damage to your rental property, you can provide your most recent EICR as proof that regular testing was performed and you are qualified for an insurance claim.
The validity of EICRS depends on the property type. Residential homes must get EICR inspections every ten years, while rental properties are carried out every five years or during a change of tenancy.
The following may also require EICR testing to be performed sooner:
Our team of experienced specialists at Energy Performance Certificates offers comprehensive periodic EICR examinations on rental homes to assess:
The report will highlight our observations during the inspection, including remedial work that may be required. The state of electrical installations is categorised as follows:
Note: Codes C1 and C2 result is considered unsatisfactory and therefore require immediate action to meet regulatory compliance.
If your report is satisfactory, no more work is required (unless you want to resolve any C3 issues). If your report is unsatisfactory, you must schedule corrective action to have any flaws examined and fixed.
Remedial works are performed to meet a satisfactory rating. After the inspection, your electrical engineer will advise you on the necessary repairs that need to be done.
Depending on the availability of the electrician and the complexity of the work, they may be able to carry out any necessary repairs immediately. Otherwise, you'll have to schedule the work at a different time. You don't have to utilise the same electrical engineer once you have a copy of the EICR report.
The repair cost will be determined by what has to be fixed. Replacing a socket will ultimately be lower than rewiring electrical systems.
Electrical certifications help landlords avoid costly fines, incarceration and criminal charges in case of death, injury or invalid property insurance. At Energy Performance Certificates, we provide comprehensive EICR testing as fast as 24 hours.
Contact us today at 0203 397 8220 to get a free quote.
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