If you are having an inspection of the electrics in your property carried out, the electrician will issue you with an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
Answered by Dave, Electrical Safety Expert
If you are having an inspection of the electrics in your property carried out, the electrician will issue you with an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). We recommend that this work is always carried out by a registered electrician. You can find one in your area here.
In a "typical" domestic property, we would advise that the following minimum sample of the installation should be subjected to close inspection:
- two lighting fittings per lighting circuit
- two switches per lighting circuit – one should be two-way or intermediate where applicable
- two socket-outlets per ring final or radial circuit
- one accessory per radial circuit, preferably one that is regularly used.
If any defects are noted with respect to the items selected initially further items should be inspected.