What is EICR?
Required for Welsh landlordsAn EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection of a property’s fixed wiring by a qualified electrician. It grades faults C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended) and FI (further investigation). A report with no C1 or C2 codes means the installation is safe for continued use.
Do you need it?
Private landlords in Wales must hold a valid EICR, renewed at least every five years, or at change of tenancy. Owner-occupiers aren’t legally required to have one, but an EICR every ten years is sensible, and essential when buying an older property.
How to check it
Use a qualified electrician (ideally NICEIC or NAPIT registered) to carry out the inspection. Ask for the full report, not just a pass/fail summary, and get any C1 or C2 faults fixed and re-tested before the certificate is relied upon.
Trades where EICR matters
These are the categories the credential applies to. Our listing checks are Companies House and Google Business Profile, we do not check EICR, so use the method above to confirm it yourself.
Common questions
How often do landlords in Wales need an EICR?
At least every five years, or at each change of tenancy if sooner, a legal requirement under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (Wales) Regulations since 2020.
What does a C2 code on an EICR mean?
C2 means “potentially dangerous”, the fault isn’t an immediate risk but must be fixed promptly. A report with any C1 or C2 codes is classed as unsatisfactory until the work is done and re-tested.