Electrical Testing & Inspection (EICR) in Poole & Bournemouth
Is Your Property Safe and Compliant?
No electrical system is indefinitely "safe." Wear, tear, and age affect every installation. As a registered Dorset contractor with 40 years of experience, we provide comprehensive Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) to ensure your premises meet BS 7671 standards and the Electricity at Work Regulations.
Landlord & Buy-to-Let Requirements
Legal requirements for the rental sector have tightened significantly. In 2026, it’s a mandatory "Duty of Care" for landlords to ensure systems are inspected:
Every 5 years or at a change of tenancy.
This ensures that no unauthorised DIY changes have been made and that the property remains safe for new occupants.
Recommended Inspection Frequencies
The following tables serve as a guide for the maximum period between formal testing and inspection.
Residential & Commercial
| Type of Installation | Routine Check | Max Period Between Inspections and Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic accommodation - general | – | Change of occupancy / 10 years |
| Domestic accommodation - rented houses and flats | 1 Year | Change of occupancy / 5 years |
| Residential accommodation (Houses of Multiple Occupation) - halls of residence; nurses accommodation; etc | 1 Year | Change of occupancy / 5 years |
| Commercial | 1 Year | Change of occupancy / 5 years |
| Educational establishments | 6 Months | 5 years |
| Industrial | 1 year | 3 years |
| Offices | 1 year | 5 years |
| Shops | 1 year | 5 years |
| Laboratories | 1 year | 5 years |
Medical & Public Buildings
| Type of Installation | Routine Check | Max Period Between Inspections and Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals and medical clinics - general areas | 1 year | 5 years |
| Hospitals and medical clinics - medical locations | 6 months | 1 year |
Buildings Open To The Public
| Type of Installation | Routine Check | Max Period Between Inspections and Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Cinemas | 1 year | 1-3 years |
| Church Installations | 1 year | 5 years |
| Leisure Complexes (excluding swimming pools) | 1 year | 3 years |
| Places of public entertainment | 1 year | 3 years |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 1 year | 5 years |
| Theatres | 1 year | 3 years |
| Public Houses | 1 year | 5 years |
| Village halls / community centres | 1 year | 5 years |
Special & High-Risk Installations
| Type of Installation | Routine Check | Max Period Between Inspections and Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and horticultural | 1 year | 3 years |
| Caravans | 1 year | 3 years |
| Caravan parks | 6 months | 1 year |
| Highway power supplies | As convenient | 6-8 years |
| Marinas | 4 months | 1 year |
| Fish farms | 4 months | 1 year |
| Swimming pools | 4 months | 1 year |
| Emergency lighting | Daily / monthly | 3 years |
| Fire alarms | Daily / weekly | 1 year |
| Laundrettes | Monthly | 1 year |
| Petrol filling stations | 1 year | 1 year |
| Construction site installations | 3 months | 3 months |
Expert Safety Systems Testing
Beyond general wiring, we provide specialised testing for critical safety infrastructure:
Fire Alarms: Daily/Weekly checks with a full professional inspection annually.
Emergency Lighting: Monthly function tests with a full discharge test every 3 years.
PAT Testing: Routine appliance testing to protect your staff and insurance validity.
The MBE Residential Promise
Local Accountability: We serve businesses from the Nuffield Industrial Estate to Bournemouth’s hotel district.
Insurance Approved: Our NICEIC certification is recognised by all major UK insurers.
Detailed Reporting: We don’t just find faults; we provide clear, cost-effective solutions to bring your property up to code.
Please Note: These intervals are a guide. Factors such as environment, heavy usage, or equipment age may require more frequent testing.
