Electrical Installation Condition Report EICR
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From 1st June 2020 regulations require rental properties with any tenancy created or renewed from this date to have a valid EICR performed by a qualified person. For pre-existing tenancies, this will need to be completed before 1st April 2021.
What is EICR testing?
• It’s an electrical safety standards report that includes testing of the consumer unit (fuse board), wiring and electrical accessories throughout the property.
• Can only be carried out by a qualified electrician – will need to have industry recognised qualifications (e.g., NICEIC).
• Report is valid for 5 years unless otherwise specified by the engineer/assessor.
Why is it important?
• A mandatory legal requirement of a landlord and their Agent to ensure a valid report is obtained under health and safety.
• Failure to comply carries civil penalties of up to £30,000.
• If any works are identified as required following the report, these must be completed within 28 days, unless a shorter time is specified, to remain compliant or local authorities can carry out the work and bill the Landlord for costs incurred.
• FAILURE TO REMAIN COMPLIANT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF LIFE.
• Charges can be brought against the Landlord and/or Agent
• Any result in loss of life, due to non-compliance with this regulation could lead to charges as serious as manslaughter for the Landlord.
What needs to be done?
• Keep reports up to date, every 5 years, or less if specified, in line with requirements.
• Report will provide the following coding;
– Code 1: risk to life, immediate action must be taken
– Code 2: not compliant to regulations, action required
– Code FI: further investigation required, to be treated with same urgency as C2
– Code 3: works recommended, but not essential
• Remedial works must then be completed within 28 days
• Any EICR prior to January 2019 will not be valid unless regulations under Code 1 & Code 2 were completed
• Reports from 2019 onwards must be to 18th Edition regulations
• Copy must be supplied to Local Authority within 7 days, if requested
• HMOs ONLY: defects must be reported to Local Authority and completed within 28 days for licensing purposes
• A copy of the report must be given to any prospective tenant when requested, or prior to occupying the property
• A copy must be given to any current tenant within 28 days of completion
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