Electrical Safety Test

As industry leaders CSE Ltd provide the Duty Holder guidance, technical & legislative support, site delivery and after sales support.

Our comprehensive electrical safety compliance service supports all industries nationwide. From Fixed Wiring, PAT, Emergency Light and Lightning Conductor Testing to Thermographic Surveys for all sectors, in accordance with the latest UK legislation and standards, such as 18th Edition.

As accredited testing experts we have developed an unrivalled service to ensure all our clients retain and comply with current regulations with minimum disruption to their operation. With this in mind, we offer a personal consultation to each of our clients, as we understand that each industry is different.

Our online system enables you to access your report at any time. and reminds you when any work is up for renewal, giving you the option of receiving alternative quotes whilst keeping you informed of any changes within electrical regulations with regular updates.

An Electrical Safety Test is carried out to produce the Electrical Condition report. Once this test has been completed upon all fixed wired systems in premises, an EICR is produced. 

An EICR can also e referred as the Periodic Inspection Report. It is designed to make sure that the fixed wiring is compliant with current regulations.

An EICR report works by testing the existing state of the electrical wiring, circuits and anything connected to the distribution systems throughout the premises.

This is a thorough Electrical Safety Test, and everything hard wired will be tested for wear and tear, as well as more obvious visual damage. Our engineers and operatives are experts in spotting any potential hazards within your internal system. We check all areas of your system including the main incoming supply point through to sockets, light fittings and other wiring accessories by injecting test voltages. This shows the true functionality of cables and connections.

upon completion we will pass on a full EICR report with every item tested listed. If there is a fault with anything, then it will be categorised as either a C1, C2, or a C3. A C1 failure is in need of immediate action since there is a real danger present. A C2 requires attention in the near future but is not immediate, and a C3 is a suggested improvement.

If you receive an unsatisfactory electrical certificate, what must you do next?

If you are a landlord, you must have an EICR inspection carried out at each property you own every five years.

An EICR will test the electrical installation in your property, letting you know if any parts of it are faulty. Your report will then come back as ‘satisfactory’ or ‘unsatisfactory’.

You may be wondering what you need to do if your report comes back as unsatisfactory. Do you have to get any faults fixed, and in what timescale?

And more importantly… do you have to pay for another EICR report?  If you have found yourself with an unsatisfactory EICR report... here's what you need to do next.

What criteria will lead to my EICR report coming back as unsatisfactory?  During an EICR inspection, any faults found will be identified on the report and graded using the following codes.

Code 1 (C1): Danger present. Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required. These installations must be made safe as soon as possible

Code 2 (C2): Potentially dangerous. Urgent remedial action required. These installations must also be made safe as soon as possible

Further Investigation (FI): Further investigation required without delay. This usually means that the inspector will need to return to investigate the issue further

Code 3 (C3): Improvement recommended. You do not need to get this fixed, but it is recommended you do

A C1, C2 or FI code will mean that your EICR inspection will be marked as unsatisfactory.