Bristol Landlord Electrical Safety & EICR Checklist (2026)

Last updated: 5 October 2026.

Keeping a rental property electrically safe is easier when the key checks, records and deadlines are in one place. This practical checklist is designed for landlords, letting agents and property managers in Bristol. It is based on current government guidance for England and is intended as a useful working reference rather than legal advice.

Quick EICR checklist for Bristol landlords

• Check when the property’s last electrical inspection and test was completed.
• Make sure the inspection was carried out by a qualified and competent person.
• Keep the current Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) with the property records.
• Check the report’s recommended date for the next inspection. In most rented properties the electrical installation must be inspected and tested at least every five years.
• Give an existing tenant a copy of the report within 28 days of the inspection and test.
• Give a new tenant a copy before they occupy the property.
• If a prospective tenant asks for the report, provide it within 28 days.
• If the local council requests the report, provide it within 7 days.
• If the report identifies remedial or further investigative work, arrange it within 28 days or any shorter period stated in the report.
• Keep written confirmation and relevant certification after remedial work is completed.

What an EICR looks at

An EICR is an inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation. This normally includes wiring, socket outlets, light fittings, the consumer unit and permanently connected equipment. The inspection is intended to identify issues such as deterioration, overloading, electric shock risk, fire hazards and problems with earthing or bonding.

Understanding common EICR codes

The classification codes on an EICR help explain the seriousness of an observation:

• C1 – Danger present: immediate risk of injury.
• C2 – Potentially dangerous: remedial work is required.
• C3 – Improvement recommended: improvement is advised, but the code alone does not make the report unsatisfactory.
• FI – Further investigation: additional investigation is required without delay.

If a report contains C1, C2 or FI observations, the installation may require remedial or investigative work before the report can be treated as satisfactory.

Before booking an EICR

Providing a little information in advance can make the visit easier to organise. Have the property address, tenant or access contact, previous EICR if available, details of any known electrical issues, and information about recent alterations or electrical work ready. If the property is an HMO, tell the electrician so the relevant arrangements can be discussed.

After the inspection

Read the report rather than only checking whether it says satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Note the next inspection date, any observations, and any remedial work that needs to be arranged. Keep the report together with any Electrical Installation Certificates, Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates and written confirmation for remedial work.

Useful official resources

• GOV.UK: electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors
• GOV.UK: landlord safety responsibilities
• Electrical Safety First
• NAPIT member record for Kebbi Electrical Services

Bristol landlord electrical services

Kebbi Electrical Services supports landlords and letting agents across Bristol with inspection, testing, remedial work and wider electrical maintenance. For service information, see our landlord electrical services in Bristol page and our landlord EICR service.

Can letting agents and landlord websites link to this checklist?

Yes. This page is intended to be a useful reference for Bristol property professionals. You are welcome to link to it from landlord guidance, tenancy information, property-management resources or electrical-safety pages. Please link to the original page so readers can see the latest version.

Important: Regulations and official guidance can change. Always check the latest GOV.UK guidance for the current legal requirements that apply to a particular property or tenancy.