Inspection And Testing EIC / EICR

Electrical installations in domestic properties should be inspected and tested by a qualified electrician at regular intervals:

Landlords must have their properties’ electrical installations inspected and tested at least every five years by a registered electrician. The electrician will write a report for the landlord, which the landlord must provide to their tenants within 28 days of the inspection. Landlords must also keep a copy of the report and provide it to the local authority if requested.
Homeowners should have their electrical installations inspected and tested every 5–10 years, unless they have a specific concern.
Electrical installations should be inspected and tested regularly to ensure they are safe and working correctly.

Electricians use test equipment to measure that the installation is functioning as expected and meets the requirements of the Wiring Regulations. They may also perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) to check the safety of portable electrical equipment.

Benefits of hiring a professional electrician include:

They have the training and experience to identify issues.
They have specialized equipment that can detect problems that might not be visible to the naked eye.
They can provide a detailed electrical safety report.
If any issues are found, they can fix them safely and effectively.

Don’t hesitate to contact KPS Electrical Services Ltd for your inspection and testing at your property. EICR Certification is required and mandatory for every rented property in London and England.

The latest legislation for electrical installations in rented properties in the UK includes:

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) – Landlords must obtain an EICR, which is a formal document that describes the condition of a property’s electrical systems, before letting it out. EICRs include a detailed check of the wiring, sockets, consumer units, and other fixed electrical parts.
Electrical safety inspections – Landlords must have their properties’ electrical installations inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years.
Landlord Electrical Safety Certificates – All rental properties require a valid Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate, whether they have an existing or new tenancy.
Electrical safety standards – The 18th edition of the Wiring Regulations came into effect in 2019 and must be met throughout the period of a tenancy.
Local authority involvement – Local authorities can require landlords to carry out remedial works or arrange for repairs to be done. They can also decide the level of penalty for landlords who don’t comply, up to £30,000.