What is the purpose of an EICR? (Electrical Installation Condition Report)
You cannot see electricity. Cables are usually hidden inside our walls, and consumer units are often hidden in cupboards, so it is not surprising that we forget to check the condition of our electrical installation for damage or wear and tear. An EICR is recommended in all domestic homes every 10 years to check the condition of the electrical installation and ensure there is no deterioration, however there may be reasons why an EICR would need to be done more often.
Faulty and old wiring is one of the main causes or electrical fires in the home. You can reduce the risk of a fire by checking the condition of your cables, switches, sockets and other accessories regularly.

The five main aims of the electrical installation condition report are:

• Record the results of the inspection and testing to make sure the electrical installation is safe to be used until the next inspection (following any work needed to make it safe)
• Find any damage and wear and tear that might affect safety, and report it
• Find any parts of the electrical installation that do not meet the IET Wiring Regulations
• Help find anything that may cause electric shocks and high temperatures
• Provide and important record of the installation at the time of the inspection, and for inspection testing in the future.