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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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    Is there any obligation to get a full EICR at every change of tenancy?
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    Well, I think it is good overal H&S practice to make sure that the electrical system is functioning correctly for the next tenants. If it is continually maintained then it will be obvious if there has been any foul play; any damge to accessories or appliancesas well as any overloading issues.

    Also it would be wise to make the necessary checks to all the services which may affect the retention of the deposit and your own house insurance policy.

    Are you sure you are not playing DA?

    Legh

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    Sparkingchip:

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


    See the regulations, but in short: at the start of a new tenancy, the electrics must be inspected and tested, to no particualr standard or methodology.


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    wallywombat:
    Sparkingchip:

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


    See the regulations, but in short: at the start of a new tenancy, the electrics must be inspected and tested, to no particualr standard or methodology.




    No it doesn't.  It says:




    (2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b) “at regular intervals” means—

    (a)at intervals of no more than 5 years; or

    (b)where the most recent report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) requires such inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, at the intervals specified in that report.


    Nothing about re-testing on every change of tenant.


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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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    Repeated dismantling for testing causes more harm than leaving it alone.
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    Mind you,  if the original installation had been installed competently, checked and tested there would not be any issues. 
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    How often do any of us look at installations done within the last few years and not find any concerns purely incidental at the time we are intending to add/ammend/ alter in some way?

    I must be getting old, some of the "old chestnuts" that used to shock me do not even surprise me anymore.

    In fact the only time I am surprised is when an existing installation looks OK. Even then if I need to delve further concerns often pop up.


    Anyway, I digress, back to the plot.


    My understanding is the legislation makes 18th Edition the only time that BS7671 becomes a statutory requirement .

    I don`t see any mention about change of tennant specifically but yes most of us might err towards puttong that on an EICR for good reasons and will often decide on an interval of less than 5 years in some cases.
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    Got to love the old brown sleeving on the smoke detector interlink. Also looks lack it’s been chewed before installing.

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