Take a look at our guide to EICR codes explained, put together by the experienced electricians here at Definitive Electrical Solutions. If you’re a homeowner or landlord in Mansfield, not only can we support you by conducting an EICR, we can support you with remedial work to ensure your property is electrically safe and futureproof.
Back to top1) What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a check of the electrical systems at a property. The purpose is to identify minor electrical faults before they escalate, areas of non compliance and electrical components which have deteriorated over time.
Typically, an EICR must be conducted every 5 years on rental properties as stated in UK law. If you’re a homeowner, an EICR is not a legal requirement but certainly is useful in flagging issues early on.
Back to top2) What happens during an EICR?
Definitive Electrical Solutions have years of experience conducting electrical inspections. Through visual checks and electrical testing, a record is generated of any faults found at the property. During a typical EICR at your property in Mansfield, our electricians check the lighting, outlets and switches, the fuse board and electrical wiring.
Any faults found are assigned a code, almost like a universal language used amongst the electrical and building industry. Keep reading to find out the EICR codes explained.
Back to top3) EICR codes explained.
Any electrical faults found are assigned a code according to the severity of the fault.
C1 refers to a very dangerous electrical fault where the risk of electrocution is very high. It may also indicate an increased risk of an electrical fire so immediate action is required to secure the property.
C2 faults are not an immediate danger but carry potential danger. Swift repair work is essential to prevent the fault from occurring.
C3 suggests an improvement is recommended as a fault may not be dangerous but safety could be improved.
FI or Further investigation suggests that we have identified a potential fault or issue but cannot confirm the safety aspect.
Back to top4) Outcomes of an EICR.
For an inspection to be satisfactory, only C3 codes can be identified in the report or no faults at all. If either C1 or C2 faults are identified after an EICR at your property in Mansfield, the report will be deemed unsatisfactory.
However, all is not lost! Now that EICR codes are explained, remedial work can be carried out by our skilled team to rectify faults found.
Back to top5) Who can carry out an EICR in Mansfield?
An EICR must be conducted by an approved electrician such as Definitive Electrical Solutions. We are proud of the NICEIC accreditations we have gained through years of training. All electrical work conducted by the team, including EICR inspections is in line with industry standards.
Additionally, as NICEIC approved, we have the benefit of using NICEIC reporting software. We can conveniently use the software to record faults found and then generate the final report.
Back to top6) Definitive Electrical Solutions in Mansfield.
Having established a broad range of services, the team are certain we can be of assistance to you. We work closely with homeowners, landlords and letting agents to ensure electrical systems are modern, safe and reliable.
Whether you need an EICR inspection or remedial work to make sure your property in Mansfield is safe and compliant, we strive to deliver a reliable and trustworthy service.
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