What is an EICR and do I need one – Advice from Electriman, North London Electricians

## What is an EICR and Do I Need One?

An **Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)** is an official document produced after a thorough inspection and testing of all the fixed electrical wiring and equipment in your home or property. Think of it like an MOT — but for your electrics.

### What Does an EICR Cover?

A qualified electrician will inspect and test:

- **Consumer unit (fuse board)** — checking for correct breaker types, RCDs, and physical condition

- **Wiring throughout the property** — looking for deterioration, damage, or outdated cable types

- **Sockets, switches, and light fittings** — checking for damage and correct installation

- **Earthing and bonding** — ensuring metallic pipework and services are properly connected

- **Any previous DIY or substandard work** — identifying unsafe alterations

### What Do the Results Mean?

After the inspection, you'll receive a report with any issues coded as:

- **C1 (Danger Present)** — Requires immediate action; unsafe to use

- **C2 (Potentially Dangerous)** — Urgent remedial work needed

- **C3 (Improvement Recommended)** — Not dangerous but worth updating

- **FI (Further Investigation Required)** — More investigation needed before a verdict

### Do You Need One?

**You should have an EICR if:**

- You're a **landlord** — it's a legal requirement every 5 years or at change of tenancy

- You're **buying a property** — especially one over 25 years old or with unknown e

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