EICR Electrical Testing & Certificates For Commercial Buildings
EICR Electrical Testing & Certificates for commercial buildings are required by law if your commercial/business space is used by members of staff or the general public. Book your commercial property EICR and speak to our friendly staff today!
Commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report
It's required for commercial buildings to have an up-to-date EICR. A commercial property is typically used by: staff, tenants, visitors and the general public so electrical standards and regulations must be up to scratch. Get a free quote if you need an up-to-date EICR certificate.
Why get an EICR for a commercial building?
It is essential to obtain an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) before allowing public use of your property. This report includes an electrical inspection and periodic test. First of all, an EICR is necessary to be legally compliant with the law. An EICR assists in reducing the risks related to electrical malfunctions by locating any hidden problems or dangers, guaranteeing a safe and orderly handover for the new owners. Furthermore, a current EICR conveys professionalism and openness and boosts confidence in the general condition and worth of the property. In the end, purchasing an EICR prioritises the security and happiness of both the buyer and the seller in addition to facilitating a smooth sales transaction. To conclude, putting money into an EICR for a commercial facility protects reputation and company continuity in addition to safety and compliance.
Why Chose Us?
We are Napit accredited and fully qualified electricians, we follow the uk regulations closely giving you peace of mind.
We are also 5 star rated electricians and pride ourselves on quality work.
What to Expect from Your Electrical Installation Condition Report
How long does a commercial EICR take?
EICR electrical inspection & testing takes time; It's difficult to judge how long an EICR in a commercial property will take as it typically involves diverse electrical installations. A two story building could take 3-8 hours depending on the size of the property, ease of access, complexity & number of circuits.
Does an EICR cause disturbance?
Unfortunately a large portion of the EICR requires frequent isolation of power; If isolating the power will cause major disturbance or inconvenience, some accessories can be skipped & reported as a 'limitation.'
Commercial EICR Devon
We cover much of the South-West including Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. please feel free to get in touch if you are unsure if you're within our working radius!
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What is an EICR?An EICR is a test of your fixed electrics, so plug sockets, lights, smoke alarms etc but excluding portable appliances such as hoovers and fridges. Electrical Installation Condition Report or EICR for short can lower your risk of electric shocks and fire hazards and ensure your property complies with insurance rules and laws by having a skilled specialist thoroughly evaluate your electrical systems to make sure they are safe.
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Are EICR's required?An EICR is required if you: • Let your property • Own a industrial or commercial building • Requested by insurance • Own a building open to general public An EICR is recommended if you: • Want to sell your property • Have recently bought a property from a previous owner with no recent EICR • You are worried about the overall safety of your electrical installation • The electrics are old and untested for a number of years
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How long is an EICR valid for?The standard recommended duration for an EICR certificate in a domestic premises is 5 years however this can vary with the electrical installation condition. If there is no major electrical hazards or faults but it's in a poor state in general an installation may get a satisfactory certificate but a recommendation to get another EICR sooner than 5 years.
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What happens if your property fails an EICR inspection?If your property requires repairs or improvement to pass the EICR certificate standards we would issue an unsatisfactory report & provide a quote to you for your approval. The quote may include remedial work to be carried out so that the certificate can be issued as satisfactory.
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How long does an EICR take?The time it takes to perform an EICR varies widely on the property size, condition of electrics and number of circuits. As a rough estimate a 2-3 bed house may take roughly 2-4 hours.
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Who are EICR certificates for?EICR certificates can be issued to anyone owing a electrical system in a property. EICR's are required by law for commercial property's in use by staff or the general public. Landlords must have an EICR performed before letting a property.