Glossary

EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)

Plain-English definition

A safety check on the fixed electrics in a home, carried out by a qualified electrician. Private landlords in England must have one at least every five years and give the tenant a copy. Sometimes wrongly called an EIRC.

Related terms

NICEIC

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting. The main certifying body for UK electricians. Landlords must use NICEIC (or equivalent) registered electricians for fixed wiring work. EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is mandatory every 5 years in private rented sector.

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By: Support for Tenants editorial team

Last updated: 15 June 2026

Reviewed against current housing law for England and Wales as at 15 June 2026. Checked by our SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. Any compensation figures or ranges shown are illustrative only and not guaranteed; every case is different.

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