Electrical Installation Condition Reporting - Classification Codes for domestic and similar electrical installations - Issue 7

Sep 17, 2026

Electrical Installation Condition Reporting provides practical guidance for skilled persons performing electrical inspection and testing, focusing on how to use classification codes for each observation recorded during periodic inspections. The guidance covers observations commonly associated with domestic and similar electrical installations and supports clear reporting for the benefit of the report requester and later remedial or additional works. It aligns with the requirements of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and clarifies how deterioration, unsafe alterations, and recorded defects should be classified for appropriate remedial action.

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Electrical Installation Condition Reporting

Classification Codes for domestic and similar electrical installations

Introduction

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Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)

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© Electrical Safety First. October 2023 | 2 Electrical installation condition reporting: Classification codes for domestic and similar electrical installations Best Practice Guide 4 The aim of this Guide is to provide practical guidance for skilled persons competent in electrical inspection and testing on the use of the Classification Codes that need to be attributed to each observation recorded during the periodic inspection and testing of an electrical installation for the benefit of the person ordering the report. The guidance is limited to the range of observations that are likely to be associated with domestic and similar electrical installations. However, the guidance may also be applied to similar situations encountered in other types of installation. It takes into account the requirements of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (BS 7671) . 3 Introduction Every electrical installation deteriorates with use over time. The inspector must also be aware that inadequate or unsafe alterations, additions and repairs may have been made. To verify and ensure that the user and installation are safe it is important that every installation is periodically inspected and tested by a competent person. BS 7671 reco

FAQs

What is the purpose of an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)?

An EICR assesses the current in-service condition of an electrical installation against the requirements of the current edition of BS 7671 at the time of inspection. It is a report, not a certificate, and is intended to support decision-making for further work.

Who is the report guidance intended for?

The guidance is intended for skilled persons competent in electrical inspection and testing who must attribute classification codes to observations recorded during periodic inspection and testing.

Which inspections and observations are covered by this guidance?

The guidance covers the range of observations likely to be associated with domestic and similar electrical installations, while also noting it may be applied to similar situations in other installation types.

Sep 17, 2026

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