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Electrical testing is a critical part of ensuring the safety of your property and the appliances installed in it. After testing, a certification or report will be given to you, and it may contain information on any overloaded circuits, possible fire hazards, electrical shocks, defective electrical circuits, and lack of earthing or bonding. An electrical report may state the condition of electrical appliances, too, as these installations can deteriorate over time. They can become less efficient and unsafe to use because of overloading. Testing at regular intervals should ensure their safety and their reduced risk of causing any trouble for anyone in your property. The electrical safety testing for appliances is known as PAT (portable appliances testing). Despite the term, ‘portable’, the test encompasses installations like hand dryers, hobs, ovens, and the commercial, industrial, and domestic properties. An electrical report will be necessary if you are having your property insur...

The electrical condition report (EICR) is the official document that can provide the information on the condition of electrical appliances and installations, and any safety issues or defects that could be found during an inspection and testing process. There are many reasons to get an EICR, but it is mainly for an assurance that electrical installations and appliances are safe. It is mostly ideal for landlords who are renting out their property, as it provides a quicker and easy way to confirm the safety of the building electrics. Likewise, it is good for domestic settings every 10 years to determine the condition of an appliance or installation. Electrical appliances need to be inspected and tested for safety because they deteriorate over time. The frequency of tests will depend on factors like age, the type of property where the installations are, and the change in the use of the property. The older an appliance or installation, the more an EICR will be needed every five to thr...