ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONDITIONING REPORTS

How often should I get my electrics tested?

If you own your house you should have your electrical installation  tested every 10 years.

In a rental property you should have an electrical inspection every 5 years or on change of occupancy. This is now a legal requirement as of 1st June 2020.

A property should also ideally be tested before being sold so that the buyers know the condition of the electrics.

Do I need an EICR? How old are my Electrical Installations?

It is recommended you have an EICR every decade for your property. You should first look for clear signs that the electrics in your property are outdated before deciding if you need an EICR.

There are some obvious signs that will tell you if you have old equipment that needs replacing. You should look out for:

Fixed cables which are coated in black rubber.

Plastic fuseboard with rewireable fuses or plug in breakers

A fuse box with a wooden back, cast iron switches, or a mixture of fuse boxes.

Braided flex hanging from ceiling fixtures.

All of these features indicate that the electrics in question were created before or during the 1960's. This means you are in serious need of an EICR.

Whatever the age of your electrical installation is, it is likely to suffer some damage or wear and tear. This means you should get an electrician to check its condition at least every 10 years.

What is the aim of an Electrical Installation Condition Report?

The five main aims of an EICR are:

1. To record the results of the inspection in order to make sure your electrical installations are safe, until the next inspection.
2. To find any damage and wear and tear that might affect safety, and have it reported.
3. To find any components of the electrical installation that does not meet the IET Wiring Regulations.
4. To help identify any appliance or object that could cause electric shocks and high temperatures.
5. To keep an important record of the installation's condition at the time of the inspection. This can be used in any future inspection.

INSIGHTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

While an EICR outlines the current state of your electrical installations, it also provides valuable insights into areas of improvement. Our detailed analysis identifies any damage, deterioration, defects, or conditions that might pose a risk in the future. Coupled with this, we provide expert recommendations, ensuring that any potential issue can be addressed before it escalates into a major concern. This proactive approach not only enhances safety but can also lead to considerable savings in the long run.

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

REX Electrical  Ltd offer a professional service. We provide support to many different types of organisations within the commercia & lndustrial sector.
We carry out electrical installation, maintenance, testing (periodic inspection reports) We can also help with mandatory testing if required (e.g. emergency lighting testing), lighting and general facilities maintenance.

TESTING AND INSPECTION

We carry out electrical installation, maintenance, testing (periodic inspection reports). We can also help with mandatory testing as required.