EICR Landlord Legal Requirement
The EICR Landlord Legal Requirement carries 58 published figures read from 13 sources' own pages, from 5 to 7 year, read 28 October 2026.
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- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
The local council must authorise a person in writing to undertake the urgent remedial action and give at least 48 hours’ notice to the tenant.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Supply a copy of the report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection and test.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Supply a copy of the report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection and test. Supply a copy of the report to a new tenant before they occupy the premises.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Supply a copy of the report to any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request for it.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Where the report shows that remedial or further investigative work is necessary, complete this work within 28 days or any shorter period if specified as necessary in the report.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Within 28 days of the completion of the remedial work or further investigative works, supply the tenant and the local council with the report, and written confirmation from the qualified person who carried out the works.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Within 28 days of the completion of the remedial work or further investigative works, supply the tenant and the local council with the report, and written confirmation from the qualified person who carried out the works. What will be inspected and tested?
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Where the record shows that the equipment is not safe for continued use, immediately inform the tenant and replace the equipment or make it safe as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 28 days after the check.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Where the record shows that the equipment is not safe for continued use, immediately inform the tenant and replace the equipment or make it safe as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 28 days after the check. If the premises are not occupied under a tenancy, replace the equipment or make it safe before the tenancy commences.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Supply a copy of the record to the existing tenant within 28 days of receiving a written request for it.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Supply a copy of the record to the existing tenant within 28 days of receiving a written request for it. Supply a copy of the record to a new tenant before they occupy the premises.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Supply a copy of the record to any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a written request for it.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
If the report or record shows that remedial work or further investigation is required, as set out above, landlords must complete this work within 28 days or any shorter period if specified as necessary in the report/record.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Landlords must then provide the report/record and written confirmation that the work has been carried out to their tenant and to the local council within 28 days.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Landlords must then provide the report/record and written confirmation that the work has been carried out to their tenant and to the local council within 28 days. Acceptable forms of written confirmation include a satisfactory EICR, an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate (MEIWC) or other appropriate electrical certification.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
An appeal must be made within 28 days from the day on which a remedial notice is served.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Urgent remedial action: An appeal must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the date specified in the notice as the date when the urgent remedial action was (or was to be) started.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Financial penalty: In the first instance, landlords have 28 days to make written representations to a local council against the imposition of a financial penalty.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Financial penalty: In the first instance, landlords have 28 days to make written representations to a local council against the imposition of a financial penalty. Landlords then have a right of appeal.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
An appeal must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the final notice was served.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
An appeal must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the final notice was served. Appeals are made to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Where the record indicates that electrical equipment is not safe for continued use, the landlord must, as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 28 days after the check, ensure that remedial work is carried out or replace the equipment.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
What if remedial works to an electrical installation cannot be completed within 28 days?
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
The regulations require landlords to ensure that any remedial or investigative work identified in the report is completed within 28 days, or sooner if specified in the report.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
The regulations require landlords to ensure that any remedial or investigative work identified in the report is completed within 28 days, or sooner if specified in the report. However, in some cases, it may not be possible to complete the work within this timeframe due to legitimate practical constraints, for example, where:
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply a copy of that report to each existing tenant of the residential premises within 28 days of the inspection and test;
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that prospective tenant.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that prospective tenant. (4) Where a report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) indicates that a private landlord is or is potentially in breach of the duty under sub-paragraph (1)(a) and the report requires the private landlord to undertake further investigative or remedial work, the private landlord must ensure that furth
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
28 days; or
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
the period specified in the report if less than 28 days,
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
the period specified in the report if less than 28 days, starting with the date of the inspection and testing.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply that written confirmation, together with a copy of the report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) which required the further investigative or remedial work to each existing tenant of the residential premises within 28 days of completion of the further investigative or remedial work; and
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply that written confirmation, together with a copy of the report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) which required the further investigative or remedial work to the local housing authority within 28 days of completion of the further investigative or remedial work.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply that written confirmation, together with a copy of the report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) which required the further investigative or remedial work to the local housing authority within 28 days of completion of the further investigative or remedial work. (6) Where further investigative work is carried out in accordance with paragraph (4) and the outcome of that further investigative work is
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply a copy of that report to each existing tenant of the residential premises within 28 days of the inspection and test;
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that prospective tenant.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that prospective tenant. (4) Where a report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) indicates that a private landlord is or is potentially in breach of the duty under sub-paragraph (1)(a) and the report requires the private landlord to undertake further investigative or remedial work, the private landlord must ensure that furth
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
28 days; or
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
the period specified in the report if less than 28 days,
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
the period specified in the report if less than 28 days, starting with the date of the inspection and testing.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply that written confirmation, together with a copy of the report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) which required the further investigative or remedial work to each existing tenant of the residential premises within 28 days of completion of the further investigative or remedial work; and
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply that written confirmation, together with a copy of the report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) which required the further investigative or remedial work to the local housing authority within 28 days of completion of the further investigative or remedial work.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply that written confirmation, together with a copy of the report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) which required the further investigative or remedial work to the local housing authority within 28 days of completion of the further investigative or remedial work. (6) Where further investigative work is carried out in accordance with paragraph (4) and the outcome of that further investigative work is
- Private rented housing electrical safety standards | Oxford City Council, read 2026-10-28:
Where further investigation or remedial work are required by the report this must be carried out within the time specified by the report and within 28 days from the date of the test.
- Private rented housing electrical safety standards | Oxford City Council, read 2026-10-28:
The certificate or report must be provided to a tenant before occupancy and to any current tenant within 28 days of the test.
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Supply a copy of this report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection and test
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Supply a copy of this report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection and test Supply a copy of this report to a new tenant before they occupy the premises
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Supply a copy of this report to any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request for the report
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Complete necessary remedial or further investigative work identified in the report within 28 days or any shorter period if specified as necessary
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Supply written confirmation of the completion of the remedial works from the electrician to the tenant and the local authority within 28 days of completion of the works
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Supply written confirmation of the completion of the remedial works from the electrician to the tenant and the local authority within 28 days of completion of the works Please note: that 'written confirmation' means appropriate electrical certification, so this would be, either an 'Electrical Installation' (EIC) or a 'Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate' (MEIWC) which should be attache
- Electrical Safety Standards, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords must supply copies of the most recent report to any new tenant before they move in, to existing tenants (and prospective tenants who make a written request) within 28 days, and to us where requested in writing.
- Electrical Safety Standards, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords must have any necessary remedial work carried out to ensure that the electrical installation meets current safety standards, within 28 days of obtaining the report (or a lesser period if specified in the report), and must then obtain written confirmation from the electrician that the work has been carried out and that the installation complies with the standard.
- Electrical Safety Standards, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords must supply that written confirmation and a copy of the original test/inspection report to each existing tenant and to us within 28 days.
- Electrical Safety Standards, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords must supply that written confirmation and a copy of the original test/inspection report to each existing tenant and to us within 28 days. We can issue landlords with fines of up to £30,000 for failing to comply with their duties under the Regulations.
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• supply a copy of that report to each existing tenant of the premises within 28 days of the inspection and test
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• Supply a copy of the most recent report to any new tenant before that tenant occupies those premises; and any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that prospective tenant.
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• Supply a copy of the most recent report to any new tenant before that tenant occupies those premises; and any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that prospective tenant. Where a report giving the results of the inspection and test (see below) indicates that a landlord is or is potentially in breach of the duty to ensure that the electrical safety stan
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• ensure that further investigative or remedial work is carried out by a qualified person within 28 days (or the period specified in the report if less than 28 days) starting with the date of the inspection and testing
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• ensure that further investigative or remedial work is carried out by a qualified person within 28 days (or the period specified in the report if less than 28 days) starting with the date of the inspection and testing • obtain written confirmation from a qualified person that the further investigative or remedial work has been carried out
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• supply that written confirmation, together with a copy of the report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) of the Electrical Regulations which required the further investigative or remedial work to each existing tenant of the residential premises and to the Council within 28 days of completion of the further investigative or remedial work.
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• supply that written confirmation, together with a copy of the report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) of the Electrical Regulations which required the further investigative or remedial work to each existing tenant of the residential premises and to the Council within 28 days of completion of the further investigative or remedial work. Where further investigative work is carried out and the outcome of
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Remedial notice: In the first instance, landlords have 21 days to make written representations to a local council against a remedial notice.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Recovery of costs: An appeal must be made within the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the demand is served.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
long leases (including shared ownership leases) or tenancies that grant a right of occupation of 7 years or more
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
long leases (including shared ownership leases) or tenancies that grant a right of occupation of 7 years or more student halls of residence
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Supply the local council with a copy of the report within 7 days of receiving a request for it.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Supply the local council with information identifying the equipment and a copy of the record within 7 days of receiving a written request for it.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
The local council must inform the landlord of their decision within 7 days beginning with the day on which the 21 days expires.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
The local council must inform the landlord of their decision within 7 days beginning with the day on which the 21 days expires. Landlords then have a right of appeal.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply a copy of that report to the local housing authority within 7 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that authority;
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
supply a copy of that report to the local housing authority within 7 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that authority;
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Supply the local authority with a copy of this report within 7 days of receiving a request for a copy
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• supply a copy of that report to Local Authority within 7 days of receiving a request in writing for it from that authority
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
D.84 The landlord must receive and keep a copy of the EICR for six years.
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
D.84 The landlord must receive and keep a copy of the EICR for six years. A copy of the most recent EICR must be given to any person who is to become a tenant before a tenancy starts.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-28:
The regulations require that landlords have the electrics in their rented properties checked at least every 5 years by a properly qualified person.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-28:
The regulations require that landlords have the electrics in their rented properties checked at least every 5 years by a properly qualified person. Social landlords who provide electrical equipment must also have this tested.
- Summary Report: Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, Section 10: The Electrical, read 2026-10-24:
Section 10 of the Act enables the Department to make Regulations to specify the minimum standards for landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties checked and inspected by a qualified electrician at least every 5 years.
- Summary Report: Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, Section 10: The Electrical, read 2026-10-24:
Section 10 of the Act enables the Department to make Regulations to specify the minimum standards for landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties checked and inspected by a qualified electrician at least every 5 years. A 12-week stakeholder online consultation ran from 13 September 2023 to 6 December 2023, on the content of the new Regulations and the associated guidance not
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
These regulations require all landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
These regulations require all landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years. They must obtain a report from the qualified person and provide a copy of this to their tenants, and to the local council if requested.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Social landlords must also have the electrical equipment that they provide under the tenancy checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Social landlords must also have the electrical equipment that they provide under the tenancy checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years. They must provide a copy of the record to their tenants, and to the local council if requested.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Ensure the electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified person (a person competent to undertake the inspection and testing) at least every 5 years.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Ensure the electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified person (a person competent to undertake the inspection and testing) at least every 5 years. Obtain a report (usually an Electrical Installation Condition Report - EICR) from the person conducting the inspection and test which gives the results and sets a date for the next inspection and test.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Ensure electrical equipment provided by the landlord is checked at least every 5 years.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Ensure electrical equipment provided by the landlord is checked at least every 5 years. Obtain an In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (ISIT) record from the person conducting the check which gives the results and, where the equipment is safe for continued use, sets a date for the next check.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Landlords must ensure each piece of electrical equipment that they provide is checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Landlords must ensure each piece of electrical equipment that they provide is checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years. They will determine whether or not the equipment is safe for continued use.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Subsequent inspections and tests of electrical installations and checks of electrical equipment must be undertaken at least every 5 years.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
Subsequent inspections and tests of electrical installations and checks of electrical equipment must be undertaken at least every 5 years. What checks are required for specialist items such as solar photovoltaic equipment or battery storage systems?
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
The landlord will then not be required to carry out further checks or provide a report for 5 years after the EIC has been issued, as long as they have complied with their duties under the regulations.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
The landlord will then not be required to carry out further checks or provide a report for 5 years after the EIC has been issued, as long as they have complied with their duties under the regulations. More information is at Electrical Safety First technical guidance: Wiring Regulations – BS7671.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
If inspection and testing of electrical installation in the premises was carried out less than 5 years ago and the report does not require further investigative or remedial work; a new inspection and testing is not required; the landlord must supply a copy of the most recent report to the new tenant.
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK, read 2026-10-24:
If inspection and testing of electrical installation in the premises was carried out less than 5 years ago and the report does not require further investigative or remedial work; a new inspection and testing is not required; the landlord must supply a copy of the most recent report to the new tenant. There is no requirement to do a further inspection and testing before re-letting the premises.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
at intervals of no more than 5 years; or
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
where the most recent report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) requires such inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, at the intervals specified in that report.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
where the most recent report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) requires such inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, at the intervals specified in that report. (3) Following the inspection and testing required under sub-paragraphs (1)(b) and (c) a private landlord must—
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
at intervals of no more than 5 years; or
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
where the most recent report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) requires such inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, at the intervals specified in that report.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-28:
where the most recent report under sub-paragraph (3)(a) requires such inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, at the intervals specified in that report. (3) Following the inspection and testing required under sub-paragraphs (1)(b) and (c) a private landlord must—
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
As set out in D.60 – D.73, in order to comply with the Repairing Standard, landlords should ensure that an EICR is completed every five years.
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
As set out in D.60 – D.73, in order to comply with the Repairing Standard, landlords should ensure that an EICR is completed every five years. The EICR assesses the installation against BS 7671.
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
PAT testing) is carried out by a skilled person(s) competent in such work before the property is let for the first time, and then at intervals of no more than five years.
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
This does not have to be completed immediately before a new tenancy begins or every time a new tenancy starts, as long as it has been carried out in the period of 5 years before the tenancy starts.
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
This does not have to be completed immediately before a new tenancy begins or every time a new tenancy starts, as long as it has been carried out in the period of 5 years before the tenancy starts. As set out in D.73, A landlord who has an Electrical Installation Certificate for a property can provide this for the purpose of PI & T to comply with this guidance.
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
A landlord who has an EIC for a property can provide this as an alternative to an EICR to comply with this guidance, provided that the date of next inspection indicated on the EIC has not lapsed, and the EIC was issued no more than five years ago.
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
A landlord who has an EIC for a property can provide this as an alternative to an EICR to comply with this guidance, provided that the date of next inspection indicated on the EIC has not lapsed, and the EIC was issued no more than five years ago. In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (also known as PAT testing)
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
During the tenancy, at intervals of no more than 5 years from the date of the previous inspection.
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid, read 2026-10-28:
D.86 The minimum standard to comply with the legislation is that an inspection must be carried out at least every 5 years, but this does not preclude more frequent testing where appropriate.
- The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022, read 2026-10-28:
until the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the day on which the electrical safety inspection is carried out (“the inspection date”), or
- The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022, read 2026-10-28:
if the electrical condition report states that the next electrical safety inspection should be carried out less than 5 years after the inspection date, until the end of the day by which, in accordance with the report, the next electrical safety inspection should be carried out.
- Private rented housing electrical safety standards | Oxford City Council, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords have a legal duty to have all electrical installations within a rented property tested by a competent person at least every 5 years.
- Private rented housing electrical safety standards | Oxford City Council, read 2026-10-28:
For houses of multiple occupation (HMO’s), there is an existing legal requirement to obtain an electrical installation test every five years.
- Private rented housing electrical safety standards | Oxford City Council, read 2026-10-28:
For houses of multiple occupation (HMO’s), there is an existing legal requirement to obtain an electrical installation test every five years. Current provisions in Regulation 6(3) of the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 have been repealed, ensuring all properties are in scope of the new Regulations.
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
The Regulations require landlords to have electrical installations in their rented properties inspected by a person who is qualified and competent at least every five years.
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
The Regulations require landlords to have electrical installations in their rented properties inspected by a person who is qualified and competent at least every five years. Landlords must provide a copy of the electrical safety report to their tenants and, if requested, to the local authority.
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Ensure the electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at least every five years
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Ensure the electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at least every five years Obtain a report from the person conducting the inspection and test which gives the results and sets a date for the next inspection and test
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Where a full rewire of the property concerned, has been completed within the last 5 years.
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, read 2026-10-28:
Where a full rewire of the property concerned, has been completed within the last 5 years. And where the ‘EIC’ includes a full schedule of inspection of test results, for all circuits
- Electrical Safety Standards, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords must have the electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified electrician at least once every five years (or sooner if recommended by the electrician) and must keep a copy of the report.
- Electrical Safety Standards, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords must have the electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified electrician at least once every five years (or sooner if recommended by the electrician) and must keep a copy of the report. For any tenancies starting on or after 1 July 2020, a test/inspection report must be obtained before the tenancy starts.
- Telford & Wrekin Council | Electrical safety standards, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords must have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a person who is “qualified and competent”, at least every five years.
- Telford & Wrekin Council | Electrical safety standards, read 2026-10-28:
Landlords must have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a person who is “qualified and competent”, at least every five years. Landlords have to provide a copy of the electrical safety report to their tenants, and to their local authority if requested.
- Electrical safety standards in private rented homes | Hartlepool Borough Council, read 2026-10-28:
However, to protect tenants from poor electrical safety, new regulations now require all private landlords to have electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified professional.
- Electrical safety standards in private rented homes | Hartlepool Borough Council, read 2026-10-28:
However, to protect tenants from poor electrical safety, new regulations now require all private landlords to have electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified professional. Landlords must provide a copy of the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) to tenants and, if requested, to us.
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• ensure every electrical installation in the premises is inspected and tested at least every 5 years by a qualified and competent person; and
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough, read 2026-10-28:
• ensure every electrical installation in the premises is inspected and tested at least every 5 years by a qualified and competent person; and • ensure the first inspection and testing is carried out:
Read in full, publishes no figure
1 named source were read in full on the dates shown and print no usable figure. They are counted, never filled in.
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, read 2026-10-24: read in full and no accepted figure on the page
Methodology
Every row is a verbatim sentence read from the named source's own page through our fetch service on the date shown, hash-pinned to the stored read (the sha of the page's visible text; the raw page is mirrored to R2).
13 of the 14 named sources that could be read published a usable figure; 1 published none and are recorded as not published, never filled in; 0 could not be read (blocked, dead or unreachable) and count nowhere.
The headline figures (median, minimum, maximum, quartiles) are over ONE figure per source in year (a source's median where its page yielded several accepted sentences), so N counts sources, never sentences; 18 candidate sentence(s) were refused by a reviewer with the reason recorded.
The fuller derivation this dataset is chartered to grow into (not yet what the figures above are; they are each source's own published figure as read): one row per rule and nation with its source and date: the inspection interval (five years or the report's shorter date), who must receive a copy and within how many days, the remedial-work deadline, the penalty ceiling (£30,000 under SI 2020/312, £40,000 from 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act 2025), and the date each duty began; the side-by-side of four nations is what no single authority publishes.
18 candidate sentences on these pages were refused by a reviewer; each refusal and its reason is recorded in the review ledger.
Sources (14)
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors: guidance - GOV.UK(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Annex D3: Installations for the supply of electricity - Repairing Standard: statutory guid(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Summary Report: Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, Section 10: The Electrical(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Private rented housing electrical safety standards | Oxford City Council(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Electrical Safety Standards(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Telford & Wrekin Council | Electrical safety standards(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Electrical safety standards in private rented homes | Hartlepool Borough Council(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Policy, Welwyn Hatfield Borough(the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment)
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The EICR Landlord Legal Requirement carries 58 published figures read from 13 sources' own pages, from 5 to 7 year, read 28 October 2026.
13 of the 14 named sources read in full publish a figure; 1 publish none, read 28 October 2026.
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