Landlord Electrical Certificate - EICR

What is an EICR?

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EICR is short for ‘Electrical Installation Condition Report’. This is when a ‘competent person’ tests electrical installations like light fittings, plug sockets, fuse boxes / consumer units and wiring to make sure they are safe and that there is no risk of electric shock or fire hazards.

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EICR is sometimes referred to as ‘fixed wire testing’ or a ‘landlord’s electrical safety certificate’.

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Who is responsible for an EICR?

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The landlord who owns the property or HMO is responsible for arranging an EICR and ensuring that the rental property is safe for tenants to live in.

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The landlord is also responsible for ensuring that the person hired to carry out the EICR is 'skilled' and has the technical skills needed to carry the EICR out.

 

The majority of landlords are proactive when it comes to ensuring the safety of their tenants and make a welcome contribution to the housing market. But a minority fail to do so, putting their tenants in danger as a result.

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These new Regulations require landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a person who is qualified and competent, at an interval of at least every 5 years. Landlords have to provide a copy of the electrical safety report to their tenants, and to their local authority if requested.

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This means that all landlords now have to do what good landlords already do: make sure the electrical installations in their rented properties are safe.

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