This depends on a number of factors. We can give you bespoke advice on the right frequency to ensure the safety of your specific system. We will take into account the type of fixed electrical system you have, how much and in what ways it is used. We will also look at how much testing and maintenance has been conducted to date, the age of the system and any other factors which could impact the system.
If you know or suspect the fixed electrical system may have been exposed to damage or interfered with it’s a good idea to get in touch with us immediately, to discuss the best way forward
Beneath is guidance on how often EICR should be performed. However, in between formal testing, we recommend regular working condition and safety tests be completed.
| Building use | Recommended EICR intervals |
|---|---|
| Agricultural & Horticultural | 1 year |
| Caravans | 3 years |
| Caravan Parks | 1 year |
| Churches | 5 years |
| Community Centres | 5 years |
| Construction Sites | 3 months |
| Educational Buildings | 5 years |
| Educational Areas hired out for public use | 3 years |
| Emergency Lighting | 3 years |
| Fire Alarm Systems | 1 year |
| General Commercial | change of occupancy or every 5 years |
| General Industrial | change of occupancy or every 3 years |
| Hospitals & medical | general areas 5 years |
| Hospitals & medical | medical areas 1 year |
| Leisure Centres (excl. swimming pools) | 3 years |
| Laboratories | 5 years |
| Offices & Shops | 5 years |
| Owned Domestic | change of occupancy or every 10 years |
| Petrol Stations | 1 year |
| Rented Domestic | change of occupancy or every 5 years |
| Restaurants, Hotels & Pubs | change of occupancy or every 5 years |
| Swimming Pools | 1 year |
| Theatres | 3 years |
