Understanding Your EICR: A Page-by-Page Breakdown
Page by page breakdown of an EICR
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is one of the most important documents a landlord, property manager, or building operator will ever receive. It provides a detailed assessment of the safety and condition of the electrical installation within a property and highlights any issues requiring repair.
In this guide, we walk through each page of a standard EICR, explaining what the information means, why it matters, and how to interpret the results shown in your report.
Page 1 – Client Details & Purpose of the Report
The first page provides a clear overview of:
1. Client & Property Information
The address of the installation being assessed
Details of the person ordering the report
Certificate reference number and testing date
This section ensures the report is correctly assigned to the property and can be referenced by managing agents, insurers, and local authorities.
2. Reason for the Report
Typically this will state:
“Safety assessment requested to assess property suitability for private rented accommodation”
or“Routine periodic inspection”
This clarifies the legal or operational reason for the inspection.
3. Details of the Electrical Installation
Here you’ll find:
Estimated age of wiring
Evidence of alterations
Whether previous installation records exist
Date of last inspection (if known)
This helps engineers assess whether age-related degradation or undocumented modifications may impact safety.
4. Extent & Limitations of Testing
This explains:
What percentage of the property was inspected
Any areas or circuits that could not be accessed
Reasons for limitations (e.g., fixed furniture, locked rooms, live supplies, inaccessible distribution boards)
Limitations affect the overall confidence level of the report and must be clearly documented.
Page 2 – Schedule of Inspections
This page is a long, checklist-style table covering:
Condition of bonding & earthing
Consumer unit condition
Cable types
Accessibility of devices
Presence of RCDs
Socket/outlet condition
Bathroom electrics (special locations)
Adequacy of main protective devices
Visible defects
Each item is marked as:
✔ Satisfactory
✘ Unsatisfactory
N/A Not Applicable
LIM Limited Access
This section forms the backbone of the visual inspection process.
Page 3 – Summary of Defects & Observations (C1, C2, C3, FI)
Every observation is recorded with a classification code:
C1 – Danger present, immediate risk
C2 – Potentially dangerous
C3 – Improvement recommended
FI – Further investigation required
This is the page most landlords and agents focus on first, because these codes determine whether the overall report is satisfactory.
The report will also state:
Overall Outcome
“Satisfactory” – no C1 or C2 issues
“Unsatisfactory” – one or more C1 or C2 issues identified
If the report is unsatisfactory, remedial work must be completed and evidenced with a minor works or electrical installation certificate.
Page 4 – Distribution Board Details
This page breaks down:
Distribution board location
Type and rating of main switch
Number and rating of circuits
Cable sizes, breaker types, RCD protection, and measured values
Identification of any borrowed neutrals or shared circuits
This is crucial for understanding the safety performance of the heart of the installation.
Page 5+ – Schedule of Test Results
These pages contain the technical electrical test data for each circuit, including:
Continuity test values
Insulation resistance readings
Polarity verification
RCD trip times
Zs (earth loop impedance) values
Circuit designation labeling
These figures are essential for compliance with BS 7671 and used to verify each circuit's safety.
Even though these values may not be immediately meaningful to property managers, they serve as the technical record required by insurers, auditors, and compliance teams.
Final Pages – Notes, Definitions, and Engineer’s Confirmation
The last pages include:
Definitions of codes
Explanatory notes
Engineers’ signatures
Certification declarations
This confirms the competency of the inspector and the validity of the report.
Conclusion
An EICR is more than just a compliance requirement — it is a detailed, structured assessment designed to ensure electrical safety, reduce fire risk, and protect landlords, tenants, and buildings.
By understanding what each page of the report means, property managers can make informed decisions, ensure remedial work is completed properly, and maintain full compliance with UK electrical safety regulations.
If you would like us to break down your EICR or need support with remedial works, Let Safe is here to help.
