Commercial EICR & Fixed Wire Testing in Kent
Fixed wire testing — also known as a Commercial EICR — is the periodic inspection and test that satisfies the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Every commercial premises has a duty-holder (the employer or building owner) legally responsible for keeping the installation safe, and a current EICR is the standard documentary evidence of that duty.
What's included
- Periodic inspection and testing to BS 7671 (the IET Wiring Regulations)
- Compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Reports formatted to satisfy insurers, landlords, and trading standards
- Out-of-hours scheduling for retail and customer-facing premises
- Sampling-based or 100%-tested as the duty-holder requires
- Remedial work quoted separately so the duty-holder can plan budget
Who it's for
Office tenants and freeholders, retail unit operators, small workshops and light industrial premises, commercial property landlords, and HR or facilities managers responsible for compliance evidence on the building.
How it works
- Initial chat to confirm premises type, circuit count, and access
- On-site inspection and testing — out-of-hours where needed
- Written report (PDF) supplied within 48 hours
- Remedial work quoted separately if anything is unsatisfactory
Commercial EICR across Kent
Same Commercial EICR service, every town we cover.
Frequently asked questions
How often does a commercial EICR need doing?
IET Guidance Note 3 sets the recommended intervals — typically 5 years for offices, retail, and small workshops; 3 years for industrial premises; 1 year for higher-risk environments like cinemas, swimming pools, and petrol stations. The duty-holder can shorten these intervals based on a risk assessment, but rarely lengthen them.
What law requires a commercial EICR?
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Regulation 4(2) requires every electrical system to be maintained so as to prevent danger, and Regulation 16 makes the employer or building owner responsible. The EICR is the standard documentary evidence that the duty-holder is meeting that obligation. Insurers commonly require a current certificate as a condition of cover.
Can testing be done out of hours so we don't shut?
Yes. Out-of-hours testing is standard for retail units, restaurants, and any premises where mid-day power-downs aren't an option. Circuits are tested one at a time, so we can phase the work to keep critical equipment running. Tell us what can't go off and when the building's quiet, and we'll plan around it.
What's a sampling EICR?
For larger commercial installations, the duty-holder can specify a sample (typically 10–20% of circuits and accessories) rather than 100% testing. The sample is documented on the report, and the duty-holder accepts responsibility for the un-tested portion. Sampling lowers the cost and the disruption — appropriate for low-risk premises being inspected on a tight cycle.
Who's legally responsible — landlord or tenant?
Depends on the lease. In a typical full-repairing-and-insuring (FRI) commercial lease, the tenant is responsible for the installation within their demise and the landlord for shared common parts and main supply. In shorter leases the landlord usually retains responsibility. Reading the lease is the first step — happy to advise once you've got a copy in front of you.
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