One of the trickier parts of understanding EICR testing is working out which recommendations apply to you and when. Obviously this is very important from a safety perspective but also because insurance can be accidentally voided.
First things first, as well as the interval, it is important to understand the difference between the two types of checks that are referred to as ‘Routine Check’ and ‘Inspection/Test’.1
The following tables give guidance on how often an Electrical Installation should have a ‘Routine Check’ and ‘Test & Inspection’ carried out.2
The contents are industry recommendations and are based upon a number of different factors such as…
Type | Routine Check | Maximum Inspection/Test Interval |
Domestic Accommodation | N/A | Change of Occupancy or 10 Years |
Domestic Accommodation – Rented Houses or Flats | 1 Year | Change of Occupancy or 5 Years |
Residential Accommodation (HMO) | 1 Year | Change of Occupancy or 5 Years |
Commercial | 1 Year | Change of Occupancy or 5 Years |
Education Establishments | 6 Months | 5 Years |
Industrial | 1 Year | 3 Years |
Offices | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Shops | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Laboratories | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Type | Routine Check | Maximum Inspection/Test Interval |
General Areas | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Medical Areas | 6 Months | 1 Year |
Type | Routine Check | Maximum Inspection/Test Interval |
Cinemas | 1 Year | 1 to 3 Years |
Church Installations | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Leisure Complexes | 1 Year | 3 Years |
Places of Public Entertainment | 1 Year | 3 Years |
Restaurants and Hotels | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Theatres | 1 Year | 3 Years |
Public Houses | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Village Halls/Community Centres | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Type | Routine Check | Maximum Inspection/Test Interval |
Agricultural and Horticultural | 1 Year | 3 Years |
Caravans | 1 Year | 3 Years |
Caravan Parks | 6 Months | 1 Year |
Highway Power Supplies | As Convenient | 6 to 8 Years |
Marinas | 4 Months | 1 Year |
Fish Farms | 4 Months | 1 Year |
Swimming Pools | 4 Months | 1 Year |
Emergency Lighting | Daily/Monthly | 3 Years |
Fire Alarms | Daily/Weekly | 1 Year |
Laundrettes | Monthly | 1 Year |
Petrol Stations | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Construction Sites | 3 Months | 3 Months |
If you’re still unsure of your responsibilities or if you inspection is due then give us a call on 01143 627 123 or complete the contact form below and we’ll be in touch.