What happens after an EICR?

What does a satisfactory EICR mean?

A satisfactory EICR means that your Bridport homes electrical system is safe and meeting all current safety standards. Further to this you can rest easy in the knowledge that there’s no need for any immediate remedial work to be carried out. All installations are safe and meeting the British Safety Standard BS 7671which is the national standards for all electrical installation and wiring safety. 

What does an unsatisfactory EICR mean?

Should Tyne Electrical Services report back to you with an unsatisfactory EICR you’ll naturally question What happens after an EICR? In this case it’ll mean that your electrical system is somehow unsafe and requires repairing. We’ll list all the issues and detail our recommendations as how to rectify the same. An unsatisfactory result is recorded should we come across any faults, damage, wobbles, cracks, signs of burning or arching, tripped fuses or frequent power jumps and failures. Ultimately anything that signifies a breach in safety standards. 

What happens after an EICR? - Your codes explained

When faced with various codes it may all be jargon to you, so here Tyne Electrical Services can explain the same in a way we can all comprehend. 

What happens after an EICR Is that we will issue a copy of the report to you and a standardised code is used to classify the severity of any electrical issues we have encountered during our inspection at your Bridport home. 

C1 Immediate danger is present

• Requires immediate remedial action to ensure the safety of people and property

C2 Potentially dangerous issues that require urgent attention 

• Must be addressed to ensure the property is safe to be in 

C3 Improvement recommended

• Non-compliances or improvement recommendations that do not pose any immediate danger but need to be addressed

F1 Further investigation is required without delay 

• Must be investigated to verify that there are no hidden dangers

Deadlines you must adhere to

Now you have an understanding as to the types of codes you may be faced with you’ll also need to know there are strict deadlines to adhere to with regards to our findings. Tyne Electrical Services must stress the importance of this. C1 codes must be rectified immediately without exception, C2 codes are within a fixed 28-day period and C3 codes are like an advisory on your MOT. You don’t have to get them fixed but it’s recommended you do.

What happens after an EICR If you are a landlord?

If you are a landlord in Bridport and have had an EICR carried out you may want to know what you are obliged to do following the same. A valid EICR is a legal requirement for landlords in this country and as such you must provide a copy of the EICR to new tenants before they occupy your property in Bridport. You must also ensure to provide a copy to any existing tenants within 28 days of our inspection. Lastly local authorities may request site of your EICR and if so you’ll need to provide a copy within 7 days. 

Now Tyne Electrical Services have cleared up What happens after an EICR You can give us a call to arrange yours on 01297 807125!