Whether you’re a landlord or business owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure the people who live or work in your property have access to safe and working electrics.
An Electrical installation Condition Report (EICR) is an in-depth test on all the electrics in your property conducted by a qualified and experienced electrician. The electrician will look to ensure all electrical installations are safe and comply with all health and safety standards. If you’re a business or property owner in Nottingham, Stator Electrical can perform EICR’s on all commercial properties.
Why do I need an EICR?
While the EICR ensures all electrics are working and safe, it also detects any damage that could potentially cause harm in the long run. EICR’s also offer improvements and recommendations that you may want to consider. There are laws in the UK which require commercial properties to comply with certain electrical safety standards to keep people safe. The Electricity at work regulations act of 1989 states that all employers must ensure the electrics within your property are safe and well maintained, EICR’s are the best way to ensure this. The landlord and tenants act of 1985 states that an EICR is required every 5 years or at a change of tenancy to ensure all precautions are taken to protect their clients from any harm that could be caused from faulty electrics.
Without any proof of an EICR on your property you may be liable under these laws if anything does happen. After the EICR your electrician will provide you with a formal document which states the outcome of the assessment.
What happens if the EICR detects problems?
If after the assessment there are some issues with your property’s electrics, one of our electricians here at Stator Electrical will give you everything you need to know about what the problem is and how it is recommended to solve it. We will then try our best to fit you in as soon as possible to get your property in a safe condition for your tenants or staff.
How long will it take?
EICR’s can vary in time, it all depends how big the property is. A rough guide is around 4 hours for a small property but larger scale inspections can take several months. Of course, if problems occur this will take longer.
Why choose us?
Stator Electrical are your local commercial electrician in Nottingham, we have a team of highly qualified, friendly, and professional electricians on hand to carry out EICR’s on any commercial property. If you need an EICR carried out on your Nottingham property or business get in touch today.
