What is EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal periodic inspection of a property's fixed electrical wiring, accessories and consumer unit, carried out by a qualified electrician against BS 7671 wiring regulations. Since 1 April 2021, landlords in England must obtain an EICR at least every five years for all rental properties and provide a copy to tenants and to the local authority on request. The report classifies observations as C1 (danger present — immediate action required), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended) or FI (further investigation needed). A result is classed as Unsatisfactory if it contains a C1, C2 or FI code.