PROWIRE electrical solutions specialise in EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Reports) inspections on domestic and commercial properties. We are NICEIC accredited, meaning we are qualified to carry out electrical safety checks on any type of premises. PROWIRE provides a comprehensive service, which includes a thorough inspection of the property and the issuing of a full electrical installation certification report. We also provide advice on any necessary repairs and maintenance that may be required to ensure the safety and proper functioning of the electrical system.
The purpose of periodic inspection and testing is to provide an engineering view on whether or not the installation is in a satisfactory condition where it can continue to be used safely.
Periodic inspection and testing is necessary because all electrical installations deteriorate due to a number of factors such as damage, wear, tear, corrosion, excessive electrical loading, ageing and environmental influences.
Other reason why you would need a EICR ;
Legislation required that electrical installations are maintained in a safe condition and this leads itself to periodic inspection and testing.
Licensing authorities, public bodies, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, on change of use of the premises, on change of occupancy of the premises (especially rented domestic accommodation).
Recommended time between inspection and testing periods ;
- Domestic private property – 10 years
- Domestic rented property- 5 years
- HMO (houses of multiple occupation)- 5 years
- Commercial premises- 5 years
- Hospitals- 5 years
- Industrial- 3 years
- Caravan- 3 years
- Swimming pools – 1 year