Electrical installation condition report (EICR)
A report by a qualified electrician on the safety of a home's fixed wiring. Every private let in England needs one at least every five years.
In short: An EICR is an inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation: wiring, sockets, consumer unit and fixed appliances. Since 1 April 2021 every private tenancy in England needs one at least every five years. Faults coded C1, C2 or FI must be put right, usually within 28 days.
Safety certificates and the home
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The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords to:
- have the installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years (sooner if the report says so);
- give a copy to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before they move in, and to the council within 7 days if it asks;
- carry out remedial work or further investigation within 28 days (or sooner if the report says), and confirm in writing to the tenant and the council within 28 days of finishing.
Councils can fine a landlord who breaches the rules, and arrange the work themselves.
Read more: The certificates every let needs (gas, electrical, EPC, alarms)
Related: EICR codes: C1, C2, C3 and FI, Gas safety record (CP12)
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The certificates every let needs (gas, electrical, EPC, alarms)
A private let in England needs a gas safety record every year, an electrical report every five years, an EPC rated E or better, and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. What each one is, how often, and what happens if you let without it.
Guide
What is the minimum EPC rating to let a home in England?
A home you let in England needs an EPC rated E or better, unless an exemption is on the PRS Exemptions Register. The planned rise to C from 1 October 2030 is government policy but still needs new law.
Guide
Do I need a licence to let my property? HMO, additional and selective licensing
Five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory HMO licence. Your council may also license smaller HMOs, or every let in an area. How to check, and what happens without one.
Guide
How often does a landlord need an EICR?
Every private let in England needs the electrics inspected and tested at least every five years. Copies to the tenant within 28 days, urgent repairs within 28 days, and a council fine of up to £40,000.
Related terms
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Category 1 hazard
The most serious level of hazard under the HHSRS. When a council finds one in a home, it must take enforcement action.
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EICR codes: C1, C2, C3 and FI
The codes an electrician uses on an EICR: C1 danger present, C2 potentially dangerous, FI further investigation needed, C3 improvement recommended.
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Energy performance certificate (EPC)
A certificate rating a home's energy efficiency from A (best) to G, valid for ten years. Needed before a home is let or sold, and shown in adverts.
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Gas Safe register
The official register of businesses and engineers legally allowed to work on gas appliances and fittings in Great Britain. Only a registered engineer may do a landlord's gas check.
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Gas safety record (CP12)
The record a Gas Safe registered engineer gives after the yearly safety check of every gas appliance and flue a landlord provides. Required for every let home with gas.
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Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
The method councils in England use to assess hazards in homes, such as damp, cold, falls and fire, and decide whether to take action against the landlord.