Electrical Installation Condition Report
EICR services for landlords and property managers in London
Coordinate periodic inspection and testing of the fixed electrical installation, receive the condition report, and route any required follow-up work through one point of contact.
What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report records the outcome of a periodic inspection and test of a property’s fixed electrical installation. The inspection considers the condition of wiring, socket-outlets, light fittings, the consumer unit and other fixed electrical parts, including permanently connected equipment and relevant circuits.
The report records whether the installation is satisfactory for continued use and identifies observations that may require remedial work or further investigation.
England rental standard
For rented homes in England that fall within the regulations, electrical installations must be inspected and tested by a qualified person at intervals of no more than five years, or sooner where the previous report sets an earlier date.
What the inspection is looking for
Electrical shock and fire risks
The inspection considers potential electric-shock risks, fire hazards and signs of defective electrical work.
Overloading and deterioration
Testing helps identify overloaded installations, deterioration and other conditions that may affect continued safe use.
Earthing and bonding
The inspector checks protective measures including earthing and bonding, which are important safeguards against electric shock.
Understanding EICR classification codes
The report uses classification codes to show the significance of observations. For rented property in England, these codes determine whether follow-up action is required.
C1 — Danger present
There is a risk of injury. The condition requires immediate attention and may be made safe at the time of inspection where practicable.
C2 — Potentially dangerous
Urgent remedial action is required. A report containing C1 or C2 observations is unsatisfactory for continued use until the relevant issues are addressed.
FI — Further investigation
Further investigation is required without delay where an observation could reveal danger or potential danger.
C3 — Improvement recommended
C3 is advisory. It does not by itself make the EICR unsatisfactory, although acting on the recommendation may improve the installation.
Key landlord timeframes in England
At least every 5 years: arrange inspection and testing of the fixed electrical installation by a qualified person, unless the previous report requires an earlier inspection.
Within 28 days: provide the report to an existing tenant after the inspection. A new tenant must receive the report before occupation. A prospective tenant who requests it must receive it within 28 days.
Within 7 days: provide a copy of the report to the local council if requested.
Remedial or investigative work: where required by the report, complete it within 28 days or any shorter period specified. Written confirmation and the relevant report must then be supplied to the tenant and local council within 28 days of completion.
What happens after the report?
If the EICR is satisfactory and does not require investigative or remedial work, retain the report and follow the next-inspection date stated by the qualified person.
If C1, C2 or FI observations are recorded, the necessary remedial or investigative work must be completed within the applicable timeframe. Appropriate electrical certification or written confirmation should then document completion.
Who carries out the work?
Primelinks Compliance coordinates the service and commercial process. The inspection, testing, reporting and any electrical remedial work are carried out by suitably qualified and competent electrical professionals for the task.
We do not present Primelinks Solutions Ltd itself as an electrical registration body or certification scheme member.
Official guidance and technical references
This page is written for properties in England and should be read alongside the current official guidance and the regulations that apply to the particular tenancy.
GOV.UK — Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors
EICR questions
Does every new tenancy need a completely new EICR?
Not necessarily. Current government guidance says a further inspection is not required simply because a new tenancy starts where a valid inspection was carried out less than five years ago, the report does not require further investigative or remedial work, and the report remains within its stated inspection interval. The current report must be provided to the new tenant before occupation.
Is C3 a failure?
No. C3 means improvement is recommended. It does not by itself require remedial work for the report to be satisfactory.
What if the report identifies C1, C2 or FI?
The required remedial or investigative work must be completed within 28 days, or sooner where the report specifies a shorter period.
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