Electrical Safety Inspection EICR

What is a Fixed Wiring Inspection (EICR)?

A Fixed Wiring Inspection, also known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), is a detailed assessment of your building’s permanent electrical installation – not just plugs and appliances.

Our engineers inspect and test:

• Consumer units and distribution boards

• Fixed cabling and wiring

• Sockets, switches and accessories

• Lighting circuits

• Earthing and bonding arrangements

• Safety devices and protective measures

After the inspection you’ll receive a formal EICR report outlining:

• Any defects or safety issues found

• Their severity and level of risk

• Whether your installation is Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory

• Clear recommendations and priorities for remedial work

Who Needs an Electrical Safety Inspection?

You should consider a fixed wiring inspection if you are:

• A business owner or duty holder responsible for staff and visitors

• A landlord with domestic or commercial tenants

• A facilities or estate manager responsible for multiple buildings

• A school, healthcare provider, charity or public building

• A homeowner who has not had the electrics checked for many years

Regular electrical inspections support compliance with UK regulations such as the Electricity at Work Regulations and help demonstrate that you have taken reasonable steps to ensure electrical safety.

Why Electrical Safety Matters

Poor or damaged wiring can lead to:

• Electrical fires

• Electric shocks and injuries

• Equipment damage and downtime

• Insurance issues and legal claims

• Enforcement action for non-compliance

A planned electrical safety inspection helps you:

• Identify problems before they become dangerous

• Budget for repairs and upgrades

• Reduce the risk of fire and business interruption

• Protect staff, tenants, customers and visitors

• Provide documented evidence of due diligence

What We Check During an Inspection

During a Fixed Wiring Inspection, AK Fire Safety will typically:

• Visually inspect the installation for damage, wear and non-compliant work

• Test circuits using calibrated test equipment

• Check protective devices and disconnection times

• Verify earthing and bonding arrangements

• Check the condition of cables, enclosures and terminations

• Confirm that labelling and documentation is clear and accurate

All findings are recorded in your EICR, with each issue coded by risk level, for example:

• C1 – Danger present (requires immediate action)

• C2 – Potentially dangerous (urgent remedial work recommended)

• C3 – Improvement recommended

• FI – Further investigation required

How Often Should I Have an EICR?

Recommended inspection intervals depend on the type of premises and usage. As a general guide:

• Commercial premises: typically every 5 years or on change of use/occupancy

• Industrial premises: typically every 3 years

• Offices, shops and similar: typically every 5 years

• Landlord rented properties: typically every 5 years or at change of tenancy

• Domestic homes: generally every 10 years or on change of ownership

We’ll advise on appropriate intervals based on your building, use and risk profile.

Our Electrical Safety Inspection Process

1. Initial discussion
   We talk through your site, usage and any known issues so we can plan the inspection with minimal disruption.

2. On-site inspection & testing
   Our qualified engineers systematically test your fixed wiring, circuits and protection devices.

3. Clear reporting
   You receive a detailed EICR with an overall assessment (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory), coded observations and practical recommendations.

4. Remedial works & support
   If defects are identified, we’ll explain your options and can help arrange remedial works to bring your installation up to standard.

5. Ongoing compliance
   We can schedule future inspections and coordinate with other safety services (fire extinguishers, alarms, emergency lighting, PAT, etc.) to simplify compliance.

Why Choose AK Fire Safety?

• ✔ Qualified, experienced engineers

• ✔ Integrated fire and electrical safety expertise

• ✔ Clear, easy-to-understand reports

• ✔ Flexible appointments to reduce disruption to your business

• ✔ Local, friendly service with nationwide capability (adjust to match your coverage)

We can combine your electrical safety inspection with other services such as:

• Fire extinguisher supply and servicing

• Fire alarm installation and maintenance

• Emergency lighting testing

• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

• Fire risk assessments and staff training

FAQs – Electrical Safety Inspections & EICR

Q: Will the power need to be turned off?
Some testing requires circuits to be switched off briefly. We plan the work carefully and can work out-of-hours if needed to minimise disruption.

Q: What if my report is “Unsatisfactory”?
If significant issues are found, your report may be marked Unsatisfactory. Don’t panic – we’ll explain what needs fixing, how urgent it is, and help you plan remedial work.

Q: I already have PAT testing – do I still need a Fixed Wiring Inspection?
Yes. PAT testing covers portable appliances, not the fixed wiring and distribution system. Both are important parts of a complete electrical safety strategy.

Q: Can you remind us when the next inspection is due?
Yes – we can maintain a schedule of your inspections and remind you when renewals are approaching.