Electrical Services for Landlords in Northampton

The Landlord EICR Certificate, what ‘EICR’ stands for and why it’s so important?

What Does EICR Stands for?

EICR stands for Electrical Inspection Condition Report (or periodic inspection report), its a report of the condition of the electrical installation on a rented property.

Why is the EICR so important? (the law!)

If you rent out a property its the law that the rented property electrical installation is checked. Landlords are required by law to ensure that the electrical installation in a rented property is safe when tenants move in and maintained in a safe condition throughout its duration. The BS7671 (17th Edition Wiring Regulations) recommend having an EICR carried out at least every 5 years. (or change of tenancy.)

Under the Landlord and Tenants Act (1985) landlords must, by law, ensure that the electrical installation in a rented property is maintained safely throughout a tenancy.