Estate agent ordered EICR's

[jonnyb]

Hi chaps, Now I tend to avoid periodics/eicr's as much as possible, as I'm a bit finicky and they take me pretty much a full day of work. However, I do the occasional one for a friend or family if needed. Just doing one at the minute for a house that's just been sold, which was previously rented only a year ago (the owner has lost the previous paperwork and solicitors are asking for it). Get there and I see it's a TT system with a 40+yr old ELCB as the main form of protection on a CU that is probably 15yrs+ old (Mem board with Eaton MCBs). The CU has no RCD's. There is no bonding in the bathroom and the rod was giving me a huge Ze reading but of course the main bonding attached was almost good (main bonding on the gas and water of course giving a parallel path). There were numerous other faults too. How did the last spark get a satisfactory outcome on the cert from only just over a year ago? (I think I know the answer!)

 

[westward10]

I never concern myself over previous tests.

 

[FatAlan]

You acting for the buyer or seller and is the sale dependent on an EICR?

 

[jonnyb]

Seller, doubt the sale is dependant upon the results but who knows. I live close by, so I bet I get the remedial works anyway.

 

[Octopus]

I never concern myself over previous tests.

If a previous report is available, then it’s interesting to compare the results ....

 

[westward10]

Yes true but I normally totally disregard it.

 

[FatAlan]

Building control should have copies of notifications and you could also check with the various scams to see if they have any reports for the address.

 

[Risteard]

Quite unusual to be given the previous report anyway.

 

[westward10]

The schemes don't hold copies of Reports for their paying contractors.

 

[Octopus]

Quite unusual to be given the previous report anyway.

I make a point of asking for them ......

 

[Risteard]

I make a point of asking for them ......

I often ask whether they have previous reports, but they don't often get to me.

 

[FatAlan]

Novice question here. Presumably EICR’s are a matter between the tester and the installation owner as it’s only really valid at the point the inspection and test is carried. Any remedial action as a result of the report is the responsibility of the owner?

 

[Octopus]

^^ yup.. Just like a mot

 

[westward10]

Yes the Report states facts and the contract is between the client and yourself. It is for the client to act upon any findings, outside of domestic any issues maybe a legal requirement under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

 

[FatAlan]

You might want to discuss with the seller how in depth you go as a detrimental report will only give buyers ammo to ask for work to be done pre-sale. Last house I bought came with caveats that the wiring be checked by a qualified electrician but then I knew I was buying project