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EICR

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My friend is going to rent his property out. They had an EICR carrisd out less than 2 years ago with a retest date of 10 years. Since this no additions or alterations have been made to the installation. 

Question is do they need to carry out another EICR and is it classed as a change of tenant? I'm not sure as its a change from owner to tenant and not a change of one tenant to another tenant. Suggestions would be welcomed.
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    Sparkingchip:

    Is there any obligation to get a full EICR at every change of tenancy?


    no, if there is an existing (<5 years old) EICR to the 18th Ed., there is no requirement to get another one done at change of tenancy. BUT, as others have intimated it would be prudent to have a documented assessment done as to the state of the installation, not necessarily testing, but inspection, to see if any damage/alterations have occurred.

    I note also that remedials done after an unsatisfactory EICR Must be done by a Qualified Person -
    “qualified person” means a person competent to undertake the inspection and testing required under regulation 3(1) and any further investigative or remedial work in accordance with the electrical safety standards

    So remedials can only be done by people "qualified" to  produce an EICR, this would rule out NICEIC domestic installers such as myself, as we are not deemed competent by NICEIC as far as i am aware.

    Edit: i have seen EICRs which state "5 years or at change of tenancy" in the box which would mean that a full re-test would then be required. Up to you :)


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    Sparkingchip:

    Is there any obligation to get a full EICR at every change of tenancy?


    no, if there is an existing (<5 years old) EICR to the 18th Ed., there is no requirement to get another one done at change of tenancy. BUT, as others have intimated it would be prudent to have a documented assessment done as to the state of the installation, not necessarily testing, but inspection, to see if any damage/alterations have occurred.

    I note also that remedials done after an unsatisfactory EICR Must be done by a Qualified Person -
    “qualified person” means a person competent to undertake the inspection and testing required under regulation 3(1) and any further investigative or remedial work in accordance with the electrical safety standards

    So remedials can only be done by people "qualified" to  produce an EICR, this would rule out NICEIC domestic installers such as myself, as we are not deemed competent by NICEIC as far as i am aware.

    Edit: i have seen EICRs which state "5 years or at change of tenancy" in the box which would mean that a full re-test would then be required. Up to you :)


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