Electrical Installation Condition Report
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When you are responsible for a commercial building like a shop, office, or warehouse, you need to ensure the electrical installation and circuits stay safe.
An electrical installation condition report (also known as an EICR or fixed wire testing) can be the best way to do this.
Old and faulty electrical installations can cause electric shocks as well as fires. An EICR tests the installations in commercial and industrial premises, meaning you can get malfunctioning circuits fixed and show your building is compliant with health and safety regulations.
Most commercial buildings such as shops and offices should have electrical testing carried out every five years. Other buildings like factories need testing more often, however the engineer will specify a recommended retest frequency after the inspection has taken place.
As a business owner, you are legally responsible for your commercial building's safety. This is in line with legislation including The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
During a commercial (or non-domestic) EICR, the building's electric installation (or installations) will be tested by a specially trained electrical engineer.
An electric installation consists of:
* The distribution board
* Cabling
* Accessories including sockets, light fittings, and switches
Commercial electrical testing will identify any faulty parts of the electrical installation. You can then organise remedial works to repair the problems before they become major issues.
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