What is an EICR? 

An electrical installation condition report (EICR) is a report

which is produced following an in depth inspection and

testing process of the properties electrical installation,

this will identify defects, deterioration, damages and/or

conditions which may indicate potential danger, as well as

providing recommendations for improvement within a given property.

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Why do I Need One ?

An electrical installation condition report (EICR) is used to identify defects, deterioration,

damages and/or conditions which may indicate potential danger, as well as providing  

recommendations for improvement within a given property.

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What Will the EICR Show? 

The EICR will provide a detailed report on the conditionof the electrical installation including

and defects which may give rise to danger, if your property is rented, these defects must be

repaired within 28 days, as required by the Scottish Repairing Standard.

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• Code 1 (C1): Danger present. Risk of injury. The electrical inspector may make any C1 hazards safe

• before leaving the property. 

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• Code 2 (C2): Potentially dangerous. Further Investigation (FI) required without delay. 

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• Code 3 (C3): Improvement recommended. Further remedial work is not required for the report to be

• deemed satisfactory. 

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How Often Does My Property Need an EICR ?

This depends on the type of installation and can vary greatly. Rental properties are required

to have an EICR carried out every 5 years, or change of tenancy, home owners are required to

have a carried out every 10 years, Commercial offices every 5 years, please refer to our table

to find out. 

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Are repairs included in the cost of an EICR ?

If there are any minor repairs that can be repaired quickly, we can carry

this out as part of the EICR to ensure a Satisfactory report, however this

is down to our discretion and repairs are not included in the cost of an

EICR. 

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An EICR is a thorough inspection and testing process only which will

highlight any defects which may give rise to danger, and remedial works

required will be quoted for, and this is completely up to you if you go

ahead with the EICR contractor or another electrician of your choice,

however theywill need to provide an installation certificate to confirm the

remedial works have been carried out,this must be kept along with the original EICR

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Who can Conduct an EICR? 

Only a qualified, competent and experienced electrician should carry out an EICR, and ideally a member of NAPIT, SELECT or NICEIC.