EICR Report in Wolverhampton
Issues with the electrical installation of a property can be elusive until they develop into more complex, noticeable, tedious, and even dangerous problems. This is why regular inspections are recommended, especially in places where people live.
The Electrical Installation Condition Report is an official document provided by engineers or electricians to detail the results of inspections of electrical installations in properties. These reports have several different safety, legal, and even marketing uses. In fact, in 2019, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government made it a requirement for property owners of rented dwellings.
If you need an EICR in Wolverhampton, qualified inspectors at Energy Performance Certificates are available to lend a helping hand.
EICR Importance
Wires, cables, and other electrical installation components are usually hidden from view and even inaccessible for protection. This makes it difficult for non-professionals to access them and evaluate their status. Even if they are more exposed and reachable, it would still take a trained eye and a slew of specialised tools to accurately assess their state.
EICR checks are conducted by qualified professionals that have the knowledge, experience, and equipment to handle any kind of electrical installation. They’re the only ones that can handle these inspections.
Even if the power in your property is seemingly working without any issue, it may not be running at 100% capacity. This means that you may end up using more power than you actually need. Without efficient power use, you’ll also end up paying more with every power bill. EICR inspections take care of this by not only looking into whether the system is working, but investigating whether the system is working perfectly. If shown otherwise, the report will include recommendations on how to maximise the system’s efficiency.
One of the biggest reasons EICRs are so important is because they promote safety. Without regular checks, small issues in the electrical installation can eventually become more costly and time-consuming to address. They can even escalate to posing dangers to the people who live in the property. These are all avoidable with religious checks and following the recommendations from said checks.
Another benefit of having your property inspected and boosting your electrical installation’s efficiency is how it reduces your carbon footprint. The energy you save will not only lower your bills, but it will also help the environment in your own way.
Like what was mentioned above, EICR inspections are now mandatory for landlords. But that’s not the only reason rented properties should be checked. Clean and efficient ratings on the EICR will also attract more renters to your property. Safety is, of course, on top of the list of people’s considerations when looking for a place, but the appeal of lowering their power bills is also attractive. This also applies to home buyers, that’s why EICR inspections can help estate agents and property owners looking to sell as well.
EICR Inspection Process
During both domestic and commercial EICR checks, the inspectors will go through every component of a property’s electrical installation to look for any damage, wear, and tear that has the potential to be dysfunctional and dangerous.
The inspectors will also check every wire and cable in the property to make sure they all follow the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) Wiring Regulations. These regulations are also updated, that’s why regular inspections are important.
The inspectors will then check each appliance in the property. This ensures no device is working inefficiently and using more electricity than it has to, and that they don’t pose any risks of electric shock or abnormally high temperatures.
These checks will save you time, effort, and money in the long run.
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