Tack Electrical Solutions want to tell the good people of Chingford Why you need an EICR. An Electrical Installation Condition Report will keep you safe, ensure your compliance, provide you with peace of mind, aid in identifying problems and allow for preventative maintenance to be carried out.
What is an EICR?
An EICR is a thorough inspection and testing of your electrical installations carried out by Tack Electrical Solutions at your property in Chingford. This’ll ensure they’re safe for use and compliant with regulations. Our report will check for signs of wear and tear, any faulty wiring, potential problems and any damage that may have been caused. They speak for themselves as to Why you need an EICR and go towards helping us in bringing back a little trust to the trade.
Who is required to have an EICR?
An EICR is for landlords, business owners and homeowners to ensure the safety of their property and its occupants.
Landlords – Landlords are required to have a valid EICR by law for all of their rental properties to ensure their electrical installations are safe for use. This must be obtained from a qualified electrician like us at Tack Electrical Solutions and must ensure any remedial works are carried out in the stipulated timeframes. Copies are also required to be given to their tenants and a further copy retained until the next inspection date.
Business Owners – Whilst not strictly a legal requirement for business owners they do have legal and ethical duties of care when it comes to electrical safety. An EICR can aid in demonstrating the same and therefore Tack Electrical Solutions would recommend this service highly to them. The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) and The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) both support this responsibility.
Homeowners – An EICR is not a legal requirement for homeowners however is still a recommendation to be carried out periodically in order to provide you with peace of mind and assurance of electrical safety. It should be noted however that the current Wiring Regulation BS 7671 does state homeowners should keep their electrics in good work order and ensure they are safe for use.
As you can see these all gear towards further reasons as to Why you need an EICR.
How often is an EICR required?
The recommended occurrence of an EICR depends on who it’s being carried out for. When it comes to landlords these are required every five years or upon each new tenancy. For business owners IET Wiring Regulations recommend these be carried out every five years or more if there’s been changes to the building or electrical installations. Finally for homeowners these are recommended to be carried out every ten years.
Possible Outcomes of an EICR
An EICR has two outcomes: satisfactory and unsatisfactory. Should a satisfactory outcome be recorded this means all installations are meeting current safety standards and no further action is required. With an unsatisfactory result Tack Electrical Solutions will give you any of the following codes: -
C1 – Danger Present – immediate action required
C2 – Potential Danger – urgent action required
C3 – Improvement Recommended – improvements could be made
F1 – Further Investigation – action to determine severity required
Tack Electrical Solutions - EICR Electrician in Chingford
So if you are looking for a superhero electrician in Chingford who doesn’t wear 4-way stretch spandex or Lycra then Tack Electrical Solutions are here to help. We’ll answer any questions you may have around Why you need an EICR. So give us a call today on 0208 088 1816.
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