The frequency of how often EICR’s should be carried out varies depending on the type, age and condition of the electrical installation. BS 7671 states the MAXIMUM intervals between inspections and an electrical inspector may specify a lower frequency based on factors such as condition and age.
Our Electrical Tools and Reference App includes an EICR Frequency of Inspection chart (amongst many others) which covers private rented accommodation, commercial offices, industrial factories, swimming pools, places of public entertainment, petrol stations, marina’s and many more…
The maximum interval between EICRs for a domestic property is 5 years, however the electrician may specify that the installation is next inspected less than 5 years depending on the condition and age of the installation.
The older the installation, the lower the frequency between inspections is likely to be recommended.
Another factor on deciding the next inspection date is the condition of the electrical installation, if the installation has been altered and adapted many times this may warrant a lower interval between inspections.
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