As well as serving our domestic clients we have a great reputation within the commercial sector. One of the most valuable things we offer as commercial electricians in Maidstone is Commercial EICRs. Private rented properties must comply with mandatory safety checks at least once every five years. Below I will go into more detail about the reasons why you as a landlord or business owner need an EICR on your commercial property.
Commercial EICRs - A landlords responsibility
Landlords of commercial properties have a duty of care to their tenants and an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a great way to demonstrate due diligence.
As a Landlord you must hire a qualified electrician to carry out an EICR to ensure all electrical fixings are in satisfactory condition. You must also do your research on companies offering rock bottom prices for EICRs, many will carry out mostly a visual inspection which will not actually prove your electrical system is in good working order.
What is a commercial EICR?
A Commercial Installation Condition Report (EICR), is a crucial assessment required to ensure the safety of a property & its occupants, whether in a domestic or commercial setting. The EICR report summarises the safety of electrical installations within a property.
A Commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a document that assesses and reports on the condition of the electrical installations within your commercial property. It ensures the safety and compliance of the buildings electrical systems and identifies any potential hazards.
Key aspects related to a Commercial EICR
Inspection and Testing: Our team are very thorough when it comes to inspection and testing. All electrical installations are tested including wiring, distribution boards, sockets, switches, and lighting.
Condition Assessment: The condition of the electrical installation is checked to see if they meet current safety standards and regulations.
Identification of issues: Any deficiencies or issues identified during the inspection are documented in the report including overloading and faulty wiring.
Codes: If your property requires remedial work, you may see some codes on the report, Classification codes are given to each issue based on its severity. Codes range from C1 (danger present, immediate remedial action required) to C3 (improvement
recommended).
Recommendations: Recommendations for addressing identified issues may involve immediate remedial action for high-risk items and suggestions for overall improvements.
Periodicity: The frequency of the Commercial EICR depends on the type of property, usage, and previous findings. Some properties require more frequent inspections than others.
Legal Compliance: Commercial EICR ensures businesses comply with regulations and provides evidence that electrical installations are safely maintained.
Documentation: Once complete, a detailed report summarises the findings, with recommendations, and actions taken (if any).
Should your property require remedial works PBA Electrical & Renewables will discuss with you the best course of action and provide you with a customised estimate. In some cases, a small fix may be required and this could be for example a faulty socket and we have stock on the van.
Why choose PBA Electrical & Renewables Ltd for your Commercial EICR?
Our team have years of experience within the commercial sector and a healthy pool of commercial clients who regularly use our services to ensure their building is protected from faulty electrics.
Speak to our team today and book your Commercial EICR with PBA Electrical & Renewables Ltd
