EICR

Piotr1000 · Jul 13, 2021

Hi,sorry if this is silly question but I am just getting confused,if EICR was done two years ago and valid for 5 years do you need another EICR done when there is change of occupant this year.Thank you for answers and advice.

DefyG · Jul 13, 2021

Piotr1000 · Jul 13, 2021

So,EICR is needed with every change of tenant only when inspector says s

therwise is 5 years.Correct?

littlespark · Jul 13, 2021

I say change of tenancy overrules any “recommended” time frame by the previous tester.

That way you would know if previous tenant has been doing odd diy jobs.

also, the landlord has to ensure safety of tenants… that can’t be done without testing.

Strima · Jul 13, 2021

I tend to advise the landlords I do work for is five years for reinspection but a cursory annual/change of tenancy check is carried out. Normally just look to see if there's been any changes, general condition of accessories etc, this is normally tied in with changing smoke alarm batteries etc.

timhoward · Jul 13, 2021

The PRS Regs are very clear:

Guidance Note 3 (which isn't statutory) confuses matters considerably and talks about "change of occupancy" in table 3.2, but does also advocate an annual "routine check" which is more of a visual check over as @Strima was describing. The main thing is to determine if someone's messed around with it between full inspections.

DPG · Jul 13, 2021

A full EICR every change of tenant is excessive, especially if a landlord had tenants on short 6 month contracts.

As above, a check betweem tenancy changes to see nothing looks to have been disturbed, unless there is cause to dig deeper.

Pretty Mouth · Jul 13, 2021

Piotr1000 said:
So,EICR is needed with every change of tenant only when inspector says stherwise is 5 years.Correct?

No.

The report asks the inspector to recommend a date for the next EICR. 'Change of tenancy' isn't a date, so the inspector shouldn't be recommending it. From the model form for EICRs:

Subject to the necessary remedial action being taken, I / we recommend that the installation is further inspected and tested by .................(date)