EICR Stirling

EICR reports are used to check landlords, offices, factories, churches, housing associations and letting agents are compliant with Electricity at Work 1989 regulations & Housing (Scotland) Act 2006.

Previously called a Periodic Inspection Report, an EICR is used to test electrical installations for defective wiring, accessories & bad workmanship. The purpose is to ensure that all electrical installations meet the safety standards outlined in BS7671.

It’s also recommended for EICR reports to be conducted on domestic properties.

If you have any questions about an EICR in Stirling, please get in touch.

Firstly, you cannot see electricity. Also, most of the time, you can’t even view the conduits or cables that are carrying the electricity. Wiring is predominantly hidden inside walls, and consumer units are located in cupboards, which means that they are usually not visible.

Also, electrical components will deteriorate over time & most people don’t even realise they should be checked.

Faulty and old wiring is one of the leading causes of electrical fires in homes & businesses in Scotland. An up to date EICR report gives you total peace of mind that everything is working safely (and will find any faults).

If you have any questions about an EICR in Stirling, or whether you need one, please get in touch.

Buildings owned by local authorities, private landlords or housing associations need to have EICR reports. Commercial and industrial properties, are also typical of the properties that fall under EICR guidelines.

It’s also advisable for domestic houses & flats to have an EICR, although it’s not yet required by law.

If you’re in Stirling, and unsure as to whether you should have an EICR, please get in touch.

Guidelines for the frequency of EICR testing:

• Rented or buy-to-let properties: every 5 years & prior to new tenants moving in.
• Commercial installations: every 5 years or at change of occupancy.
• Offices, Retail shops, Churches: every 5 years.
• Industrial installations & laboratories: every 3 years.
• Caravans: every 3 years.
• Swimming Pools: every year.
• Domestic homes: every 10 years & prior to sale of property (this does not apply to rented accommodation…see above).

However, the above is only a guideline and the frequency will depend on a number of other factors e.g. the age & quality of the electrical installation, who is using it and how often, guidance from the manufacturer and how well the equipment ihas been maintained.

If you’re in Stirling, and would like to discuss whether or not an EICR is required, please contact us.

The following tests should take place in a professional EICR report:

• Check if bonding and earthing complies with current regulations.
• Perform test for equipment overloads
• Test for potential fire or shock hazards
• Checking for defective electrical installations
• Visual inspection of accessories.
• Test equipment is safe.
• Test and inspect of distribution equipment.
• Advise on immediate issues onsite.
• Preparation and completion of EICR report and findings.
• Advised remedial works coding schedule.
• Client discussion to explain report and findings.

We carry out EICR inspections across Stirling. Just contact us to arrange a test.