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Get a quick and professional EICR test for your Wakefield property with the help from Energy Performance Certificates.
Don’t let your building be one of the around 20,000 properties in the UK that report electrical fires every year. According to Electrical Safety First, 89 per cent of these cases are caused by issues with electrical products while the remaining 11 per cent are caused by faulty wiring. These can all be prevented with regular EICR inspections by professionals.
Aside from the countless safety benefits that EICR tests provide, they also help electrical systems run more efficiently for years and years. These are just a few of the reasons these tests have become a requirement for some properties around the country. Help keep your property safe and power efficient with regular EICR testing.
What is an EICR Test?
An electrical inspection condition report or EICR is a formal document that contains all the necessary information about a property’s electrical system. This report is produced and given to the property owner after a meticulous inspection conducted by a qualified electrical engineer or electrician.
What are the Uses of EICR Testing?
There are three main purposes to EICR testing.
Who Needs EICR Testing for Their Property?
Residential, commercial, and industrial properties are recommended to undergo EICRs. Many property owners also follow this recommendation to make sure their customers, employees, and loved ones are safe from the potential dangers of faulty electrical installations.
Regular EICR testing is also excellent at preventing further wear or damage to an electrical system. This saves the property owners more expenses and troubles down the road. By identifying issues early on, these issues can be fixed before they get worse and more costly.
For property owners that prioritise safety, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, regular EICR testing is ideal.
How Often Should Properties Be Tested?
Rented Properties
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector recently required landlords to have regular EICR tests. They must be done once every five years or every time a new tenancy begins. Landlords must also present a copy of the report to the tenants.
Residential Properties
The IET recommends EICR testing for domestic dwellings at least once every ten years or whenever there is a change of occupancy.
Commercial Properties
For commercial properties, the IET recommends EICR testing once every five years or whenever there is a change in occupancy.
Properties on the Market
Owners who are looking to sell their properties are not technically required by regulations, but they choose to have EICR testing conducted because it also helps the sale. Buyers prefer properties that have been tested for safety, power efficiency, and adherence to regulations.
Why Choose Energy Performance Certificates?
If you want the electrical system on your Wakefield property to remain safe and efficient, call us. We are a trusted name in the industry, inspecting over 5000 commercial and residential properties around the UK each month.
We offer reliable EICR inspections and fast turnaround times. We conduct tests even in the evening or during holidays. We adjust to your schedule so there’s little to no disruption to your daily activities.
Call us at 020 3397 8220 or visit our Contact page to book an EICR test today.
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