What is an EICR

An EICR is an electrical installation condition report, on the condition of an electrical installation. The process involves a combination of inspection and testing to determine if the electrical installation is safe for continued use. and on completion, a report is issued.

An EICR is carried out Regulation 651.1 of BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 states that:

‘Where required, periodic inspection and testing of every electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with Regulations 651.2 to 651.5 in order to determine, so far as is reasonably practicable, whether the installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service.’

The EICR can be used to assist the duty holder in assessing the risk to determine the safety of the installation. The information in the report could be used to develop safety measures to mitigate the danger until remedial works can take place, such as isolation of an affected circuit.