The information in the report could be used to develop safety measures to mitigate the danger until remedial works can take place, such as isolation of an affected circuit. The EICR can be used to assist the duty holder in assessing the risk to determine the safety of the installation. ‘Where required, periodic inspection and testing of every electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with Regulations 651.2 to 651.5 in order to determine, so far as is reasonably practicable, whether the installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service.’ and on completion, a report is issued.Īn EICR is carried out Regulation 651.1 of BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 states that: The process involves a combination of inspection and testing to determine if the electrical installation is safe for continued use. What is an EICR?Īn EICR is an electrical installation condition report, on the condition of an electrical installation. In this article, we are going to answer some of the most common questions received and dispel some of the myths associated with the EICR. This previous IET Wiring Matters article provides further information. Since the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 1 June 2020, the IET technical helpline has been inundated with calls related to the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
