Electrical Installation Condition Report:
Are you concerned about the age or condition of your wiring?
Maybe you're a landlord who needs an EICR to comply with new legislation in the private rental sector?
An electrical installation condition report may be required by insurers, or even for your own peace of mind.
It's the best way to identify any immediate or potential dangers present in your system.
Fires and electric shock, are often caused by loose connections or poorly installed circuits, making a periodic check up, essential.
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We offer commercial and domestic electrical testing throughout Devon and the surrounding counties.
How long does testing and inspection take?
Most domestic EICR's can be completed within a day.
Some larger systems will naturally take more time and occasionally, planning.
You may have other factors to consider before testing begins, such as,
access times, critical circuits, staff or guests.
Please call us to discuss in more detail, we can then provide an accurate time frame or arrange a site visit.
What do you look at during an EICR?
Our electricians will perform an in depth assessment of the electrical system, things like.
Earthing and BOnding.
This provides an essential level of protection to those using your electrical system.
We ensure all exposed conductive parts are earthed correctly.
protection.
Contact with live parts can be deadly.
Missing covers, broken equipment and poor cable installation all pose a risk.
We ensure basic and fault protection is adequate, and check wet or high risk areas are protected.
Circuit arrangements
Incorrectly installed circuits can pose a substantial risk of shock or fire!
We confirm ring mains are continuous and well connected.
Also that cable sizes are adequate for their use.
Damage.
It quite common for items to breakdown over time.
Damaged sockets and enclosures are especially dangerous as they expose people to live parts.
Damage can let in debris and water so its essential every item of equipment is in good condition and in its correct environment.
Well thoroughly check for offending items and incorrectly installed parts.
Results.
What do I do If my EICR fails?
An EICR is issued after testing and inspection is complete, it will often contain some observations along with a relevant code.
The code indicates the severity of the issue. High risk down to a recommendation for improvement.
If you have any immediate or potential dangers highlighted, your EICR will have an unsatisfactory outcome.
This could range from broken accessories leaving exposed parts, basic protection not in place, or incorrect circuit arrangements.
Any immediately dangerous items will be brought to your attention by the inspector.
He will also offer guidance on the best way to reach a safe outcome.
A satisfactory result, may come with some suggestions for improvement.
These are usually where a situation could be improved, but doesn't mean the existing way is unsafe.
These wont fail a test alone, and are at your discretion to perform, if you wish to do so.
In rare cases, some circuits may have to be disconnected to ensure the safety of lives and property.
If you would like to book an EICR with us please call or email from the options at the bottom of the page.
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