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Periodic Electrical Inspection / Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)

About Our Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) 

 

EICR previously known as PIR / Periodic Inspection Reports. Apex Electrical are specialists in electrical testing.

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Periodic electrical testing, otherwise known as domestic EICR testing or an Electrical Inspection Condition Report (EICR), is a comprehensive inspection of your home’s electrical systems and installation. At Apex Electrical Specialists, our specialist periodic testing team can conduct these tests as part of our full range of domestic electrical solutions.

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Unlike businesses and landlords, homeowners aren’t required by law to conduct a periodic electrical test, although it is often required as part of the buying or selling process. It’s also good practice to regularly check the safety of your home’s electrics, like how you would service a boiler or a car. 

 

How Often Should I Test My Electrics? 

 

Like anything, electrical installations in the home are subject to deterioration, ageing and general wear and tear. This is why electrical tests should be conducted on a regular basis. British Standard BS 76719 (IET Wiring Regulations) advises that homeowners, landlords and businesses test at the following intervals:

 

  • Homeowners – an electrical test is required once every ten years. If there’s a swimming pool on your property, that should be tested every year.

  • Businesses – employers should have a periodic test undertaken every five years.

  • Landlords – it is recommended that landlords test their properties once every five years, or when there is a change of tenancy.
     

Fast Service

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We can carry out 5 year EICR tests at short notice throughout M25 area, next day service. Access can be arranged through estate agents if required. 

We have the best prices, and we also do negotiable prices for multiple properties.

 

Quick Turnaround

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Reports issued within 24 hrs of completion.


A typed PDF report will be issued the following day by email. 

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Work Following Tests 

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A typed quotation for any remedial works (if required) to bring the installation up to BS 7671 wiring regulation standards will also be issued with the report. 

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Satisfactory Report 

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Once any required work has been completed by ourselves, we will issue a satisfactory Electrical Installation Certificate for your compliance.

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Faults 

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Any faults will be flagged up on page 2 of the report and listed with a priority rating C1-C3. These figures refer to the following status: 

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  • C1 – this means ‘danger is present’, there is a likely risk of injury and action is required immediately. 

  • C2 – potentially dangerous with remedial action needed urgently. 

  • C3 – improvements to your electrical system are recommended. This is the only code that can appear on an EICR and still pass the test.   

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Additional information...

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A quotation for any remedial works will be provided for the inspection. Reports can be e-mailed to multiple precipitants if required to assist the process of moving home or new tenants.

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Our team of engineers have also a minimum of 30 years experience. 

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A full test on the supply of your home/business to BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations including consumer units / fuse board, earthing arrangements, wiring, fixtures and fittings (i.e. lights, sockets, switches). Installation methods, loose connections etc. 

 

The following tests are carried out: 

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  • Continuity of earth conductors 

  • Continuity of ring final conductors 

  • Polarity 

  • Installation resistance – to check for any arcing or moisture between phase – phase earth 

  • Earth loop impedance – to verify path of earth 

  • RCD test to check tripping times and mA settings 

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