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EICR Remedials Invalidating the Report

Hi all,

Some clarification please.

General scenario: A domestic rental property fails an EICR. Remedial works are carried out and a certificate for the works is issued. It's been stated elsewhere that if remedial works are carried out, this invalidates the EICR, so another EICR should be carried out after the remedial works are carried out and the certificate obtained.

Does this seem the correct approach? Does the remedial work invalidate the EICR? Does it matter? Is it not acceptable to just have the failed EICR and have the certificate as evidence of having had the repairs carried out?

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0 Simon Barker over 2 years ago

The government guidance is fairly clear - see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector section 6.

If the report requires remedial work or further investigation, landlords must provide written confirmation that the work has been carried out to their tenant and to the local authority within 28 days of completing the work.

No mention of a complete new report there.
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0 Simon Barker over 2 years ago

The government guidance is fairly clear - see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector section 6.

If the report requires remedial work or further investigation, landlords must provide written confirmation that the work has been carried out to their tenant and to the local authority within 28 days of completing the work.

No mention of a complete new report there.
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0 Tolly over 2 years ago in reply to Simon Barker

Thanks - but note it only applies to England.
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EICR Remedials Invalidating the Report

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