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Here at DNA Father and Son’s Electrical in Corby we are always happy to answer our customers questions about electrical issues.
One subject we are often asked about is EICRs. To help you understand what an EICR is and why it is so important for your safety, here is our short guide to EICRs for homeowners.
What is an EICR?
EICR is short for Electrical Installation Condition Report and is a safety inspection of the fixed electrical installation in your Corby home. It looks at the condition of your electrics including your fuse board, switches, sockets and wiring. It is designed to identify any faults or hazards before they become dangerous. As a guide for homeowners, an EICR should be carried out at least every 10 years, before any major renovations and before you purchase a new home.
Why is an EICR important?
As a homeowner, it can be difficult to know if your electrics are in good condition or not. Most of the electrical system in your Corby home is hidden away and without proper testing it can be hard to tell if anything is awry. Overtime electrical wiring can degrade, and faults can develop. This deterioration can cause your electrics to become unsafe. Having a qualified electrician carry out an EICR will give you an accurate picture of the condition of your electrics and help to keep you safe from the risk of electrical fire and shock.
What will an EICR show?
Your EICR report will let you know if there are any problems with your home’s electrical installation. It will also tell you if any works will be needed soon, which as a homeowner can make planning and budgeting for the works much easier. During the EICR visit your electrician will make notes about your electrics and each note will be given a specific code that tells you how severe the issue is. Your electrician will run through their observations with you, explaining what the next steps are.
- Code C1 Immediate action required: Danger present. Your electrician may need to rectify the problem before they leave your property.
- Code C2 Urgent action required: Potential danger to life. Work will need to be completed within a fixed period, usually within 28 days.
- Code C3 Improvement recommended: This is a useful warning that an area of your electrics will soon need work, allowing you to plan for the works.
Who can carry out an EICR?
An EICR should be carried out by a competent and qualified electrician. As an essential safety inspection, it is vital that it is completed by someone with in depth knowledge and experience of electrics. The simplest way to ensure your electrician has the necessary qualifications to carry out an EICR at your Corby home is to choose one that is registered with either NICEIC or NAPIT, the electrical industry’s governing bodies. Registered electricians are assessed on a regular basis for both the quality of their work and their knowledge of regulations. By choosing a registered electrician, you can be certain that you are in safe hands.
DNA Father and Son’s Electrical are your local fully qualified, NAPIT registered electrician in Corby. Highly experienced in electrical testing and inspection, we can carry out an EICR inspection that will ensure your home and family are kept safe. We hope you have found this guide to EICRs for homeowners useful, if you have any more questions just give us a call and our friendly electricians will be happy to help.