If you have legal responsibilities for the safety of people and properties then you may need to undertake an EICR inspection. Contact Apardion today and as a leading electrical services provider in Scotland, we can help keep your business safe, compliant and operational.
What is an EICR inspection?
EICR stands for Electrical Installations Condition Report and is a document which records the comprehensive inspection and testing of the electrical installations in a building. An EICR must be produced by a professional electrical engineer and is a legal requirement for landlord’s renting out a property. An EICR certificate is valid for five years, so a landlord must carry out an EICR inspection every five years in order to be able to let a property to a tenant (commercial or residential).
There is no specific legal requirement for other commercial or industrial businesses to produce an EICR, but it is recommended to regularly test and inspect the electrical installations of a business to guard against possible damage or deterioration, which can happen over time. Therefore, commercial and domestic properties are advised to undertake an EICR inspection at least every ten years, and this should be more frequent if the nature of the business generates a higher risk of electrical faults.
What does an EICR inspection involve?
Electrical faults can result in electric shocks, equipment that could cause an electrical overload, fire hazards, issues with earthing, bonding and insulation. Producing an EICR document guards against these issues and involves:
- Visual checks – Inspection of visible items such as conductors, cables, cords, accessories, switching devices and fault protection devices
- Testing – Run a series of approved tests in line with legislation on interior items (mains wiring systems and distribution boards) and external items (light fittings, switches and sockets)
- Report – Produce a comprehensive report which details all the tests and confirms where elements of the system have passed or failed tests against legislative criteria. Any defects that have been identified will be listed, along with recommended remedial actions.
An EICR certificate will be issued where all the systems conform with compliance requirements, and where recommended actions are listed, these will be given a C1, C2 or C3 status, which dictates how urgent the work is and what level of risk exists.
Why partner with Apardion for your EICR inspections in Scotland?
At Apardion we can provide EICR inspections in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and across all the Scottish regions. Contact our team today. We can provide:
- Fully qualified and accredited electrical testing personnel
- Professional EICR document and certification
- Detailed remedial actions with quotes for the work required
- 24/7 available engineers stationed locally throughout Scotland
- Vast cross-sector experience
- QA-approved procedures to ensure you are safe and compliant
Whatever commercial sector you are in or whatever residential status you have, contact Apardion today to understand your responsibilities regarding EICR inspections in Scotland, and we can advise on what you need to do. We can carry out comprehensive and detailed EICR inspections, talk you through the findings and help you with remedial works as required. Our aim is to ensure you and your people are safe and your business is fully compliant, both today and in the future.
