EICR due date checker
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How often an EICR is needed
| Property | Longest interval | Legal duty? |
|---|---|---|
| Private rented home, England | 5 years, or sooner if the report says | Yes, Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 |
| Rented home, Wales | 5 years | Yes, Renting Homes (Wales) Act |
| Rented home, Scotland | 5 years | Yes, the Repairing Standard |
| HMO | 5 years, or sooner if the report or licence says | Yes |
| Home you own and live in | 10 years recommended | No, but advised, and when you buy a home |
| Shops, offices and other business premises | Commonly 5 years, set by the last report | Employers must keep electrical systems safe |
Landlord deadlines after the inspection, England
- Existing tenants: a copy of the report within 28 days of the inspection.
- New tenants: a copy before they move in.
- The council: a copy within 7 days of a written request.
- Remedial or further investigation work: within 28 days, or sooner if the report says, with written confirmation to the tenant and council.
- Penalty: up to £30,000 per breach.
Sources: the 2020 regulations as explained by London borough councils, for example Wandsworth Council. General guidance, not legal advice.
FAQ
How often do you need an EICR?
For a rented home in England, Wales or Scotland, at least every 5 years, or sooner if the last report gives a shorter interval. For a home you own and live in, electricians recommend a check at least every 10 years. Business premises commonly every 5 years, and the report sets the interval.
How do I work out when my next EICR is due?
Take the date of the last inspection and add the interval written on the report. If the report gives no shorter interval, add 5 years for a rented home or 10 years for a home you live in. The checker on this page does it for you.
Does the 5 years run from the inspection date or the certificate date?
From the date of the inspection and test written on the report. Book the next one before that anniversary so there is no gap.
What must a landlord do after an EICR?
Give each existing tenant a copy within 28 days of the inspection, give new tenants a copy before they move in, send it to the council within 7 days if asked, and complete any remedial work within 28 days or sooner if the report says so.
What is the fine for not having an EICR?
In England the council can issue a financial penalty of up to £30,000 for each breach of the 2020 regulations.
Can I put this EICR checker on my own website?
Yes, free. Copy the code from the box on this page and paste it into any web page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and plain HTML, uses no cookies and sends no data anywhere.
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