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Plan and Prepare
The building, electrical records, access needs and operating requirements are reviewed before testing starts.
EICR Specialists in NI
Fixed Wire Testing
Northern Ireland
Plan fixed wire testing and EICR reports around your building, risk profile and operating hours. CTS supports commercial properties, schools and landlords across Northern Ireland with clear findings and practical remedial advice.
Commercial EICR Inspections
BS 7671
Inspection and reporting standards
Fixed Wire Testing and EICR
AccessNI Vetted Engineers
Understand the Condition of Your Electrical Installation
Fixed wiring can deteriorate through age, wear, damage and changes in demand. An Electrical Installation Condition Report gives duty holders a clear assessment of the installation and identifies observations that may require action.
CTS plans inspections around the way your building operates. Testing, access and any required isolation are coordinated carefully so the work can be completed safely with practical reporting for facilities teams, businesses, schools and landlords.
Planned Isolation
Testing is coordinated around access, operations and agreed shutdown periods.
Clear Observation Codes
Findings are classified clearly so priority actions are easier to understand.
NICEIC Approved
Qualified engineers inspect and report with approved contractor oversight.
Remedial Support
Where work is required, the next steps can be prioritised and quoted clearly.
The EICR Process
Careful Testing with Clear Outcomes
The inspection combines visual assessment and electrical testing to build an accurate picture of the fixed installation.
Access and isolation are agreed before the visit to help reduce disruption
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Inspect and Test
Distribution equipment, circuits and protective devices are assessed using visual, dead and live testing methods.
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Classify Findings
Observations are recorded using the relevant codes so urgent risks and recommended improvements are clear.
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Report and Resolve
The EICR is supplied with practical findings and remedial work can be planned where action is required.
Fixed Wire Testing Project
Fixed Wire Testing at Lanyon Plaza
See how CTS delivered fixed wire testing and EICR reporting within occupied government offices at a prominent Belfast commercial property.
EICR Advice
Understand the Next Step After Your EICR
A practical guide to observation codes, remedial priorities and the records to keep after work is completed.
Expert Insights
EICR FAQs
Businesses have duties under the Electricity at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991 to maintain electrical systems so far as is reasonably practicable to prevent danger. An EICR is a recognised way to assess the condition of the fixed installation. Separate statutory requirements apply to private tenancies in Northern Ireland, so the premises and duty holder should be confirmed before relying on a particular interval.
Faults found are coded based on severity to determine if the report is Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory:
A single C1, C2 or FI code results in an "Unsatisfactory" report.
- C1 (Danger Present): Immediate risk of injury. Requires urgent action.
- C2 (Potentially Dangerous): Urgent remedial action required to prevent a future hazard.
- C3 (Improvement Recommended): Does not meet current BS7671 standards, but is not deemed dangerous.
- FI (Further Investigation): An anomaly requires deeper inspection.
A single C1, C2 or FI code results in an "Unsatisfactory" report.
The appropriate interval depends on the type of installation, its use, environment, condition, previous results and any specific legal or contractual requirement. The interval recorded on the report should be considered alongside changes to the premises, reported faults and advice from a competent person.
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Plan your EICR around the building, access requirements and agreed operating hours.