EICR Romford Electrical Safety Certificate Testing for Landlords
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Con-Fused provides professional EICR testing across Romford and the surrounding areas of the London Borough of Havering. We cover the RM1, RM2 and RM3 postcode areas, serving landlords and homeowners in Harold Wood, Gidea Park, Collier Row and Noak Hill. Romford is the administrative centre of the London Borough of Havering and has a large and diverse private rented sector. With strong transport links via the Elizabeth line, the area attracts commuter tenants and has seen increased buy-to-let activity, making EICR compliance an ongoing priority for local landlords.
Importance of EICR Testing in Romford
EICR testing provides you with the following advantages:
- It helps assess and identify any deteriorating or defective electrical systems and installation conditions.
- It demonstrates the regular maintenance of your property and enhances its value.
- It helps maintain your electrical systems and assists you in making insurance policy claims.
- It ensures legal compliance by presenting a complete record of all the checks performed during electrical systems inspection.
- It ensures that there are no over-loaded electrical circuits and equipment.
- It checks that earthing and bonding are in the right place.
- It identifies those components of electrical installation that are not meeting the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Wiring Regulations.
- It ensures people’s and property safety by avoiding any major incident due to faulty electrical systems.
- It also helps you save money by effectively identifying potential issues and rectifying them.
- It helps to make your electrical systems energy-efficient with reduced energy consumption.
Legal Requirements
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, all private landlords in England must have the electrical installation in their rental properties inspected and tested by a qualified electrician at least every 5 years. The regulations came into force on 1 June 2020 for new tenancies and 1 April 2021 for all existing tenancies. Landlords must provide a copy of the EICR to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, to new tenants before they move in, and to the local authority within 7 days if requested. Failure to comply can result in a financial penalty of up to £30,000. For business owners, a regular EICR is also strongly recommended to meet your duty of care obligations to staff and customers. For owner-occupied homes, an EICR is not a legal requirement but is recommended every 10 years or when buying or selling a property.
Why Choose Us?
- 24 hour call-outs across Romford
- Fully NICEIC approved
- Quick response times & tight completion dates
Contact Us
Our company provides 24-hour call-out service in Romford carried out by our NICEIC-approved and fully insured team. We provide fast response and a 12-month warranty for the job. You can contact us to get an quote.
FAQs
What do the codes in the EICR report mean?
EICR testing report includes codes such as C1, C2, C3, and F1, each indicating its own meaning as follows:
- C1 (Danger present, Risk of injury, Immediate remedial actions needed)
- C2 (Potentially dangerous, Urgent remedial actions required)
- C3 (Improvement required)
- F1 (Further investigation required)
What is the validity of the electrical safety certificate?
The validity of the EICR certificate varies with different properties; for instance, it lasts for 2-5 years for the workplace, 5 years for the rented properties, and 10 years for the private homeowners, after which it should be renewed.
Who can issue an EICR report?
The electrical safety certificate must be issued by a specialist and competent individual registered with accredited bodies in the UK, such as ELECSA, NAPIT, NICEIC, and STROMA.
What is the cost of an EICR certificate?
The cost of an EICR certificate varies for commercial and domestic properties; the cost is usually higher for commercial properties because of enormous buildings and complex systems of electrical installations.
How much duration is required to conduct EICR testing?
The duration of EICR testing depends on the property’s size and age, the power system’s complexity, the number of circuits, and potential issues found during the inspection. Usually, it takes 2 to 4 hours to inspect the electrical installations in an average-sized property.
What are the laws and regulations for EICR in the UK?
There are many laws and regulations which are relevant to the EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) in the UK, which are as follows:
- Building regulations
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985