Commercial EICR Preparation Checklist for Businesses
Preparing for a commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) starts with a clear brief, access arrangements and a plan for any interruption to the electricity supply. This checklist is for business owners, facilities teams and property managers organising an inspection.
To arrange the inspection itself, visit our Commercial EICR Bristol and fixed wire testing service for the service scope, reporting process and a quotation.
1. Gather the installation records
Find the previous EICR, schedules of test results, distribution-board information and certificates for later electrical work. Include records of repairs or alterations since the last inspection. If information is missing, tell the electrician so this can be considered when agreeing the work.
2. Describe how the premises are used
Provide the full address, premises type, approximate size and operating hours. Explain whether the building is an office, shop, café, warehouse or mixed-use property. Identify who manages the installation and who can answer questions on the day, including any landlord or managing-agent contact needed for shared areas.
3. Agree the inspection scope and access
Ask which parts of the fixed installation will be inspected and tested, and discuss any proposed exclusions or limitations. Arrange access to the distribution boards, relevant rooms and electrical accessories. Mention locked cupboards, high-level equipment, restricted areas and other contractors working on site.
You do not need to remove electrical covers or identify circuits yourself. Provide the records you have and let the electrician determine what needs checking.
4. Plan power interruptions with the business
Some testing requires circuits to be isolated. Discuss equipment that needs a controlled shutdown or restart, including servers, tills, refrigeration, alarms and production machinery. Agree the practical arrangements with the people responsible for that equipment before the appointment.
Ask about suitable appointment options and likely disruption. Do not assume that every circuit can be tested while the premises operate normally.
5. Compare quotations on the same basis
Check that each quotation describes the inspection scope, access assumptions and written report. Ask whether VAT applies, when the report is expected and how additional investigation or remedial work would be agreed. A headline price alone does not show whether two inspections cover the same installation.
6. Decide who will review the findings
Nominate someone to receive the complete report and discuss its observations, limitations and recommended next steps. A satisfactory result cannot be promised before testing. If further investigation or remedial work is needed, agree its urgency and scope with the electrician and retain the relevant completion records.
Check the recommended next-inspection date on the report. The appropriate interval depends on the installation and circumstances; confirm any separate insurer, landlord or licensing requirements with the relevant party. HSE’s electrical safety guidance provides further information about competent inspection and maintenance.
Arrange a commercial inspection in Bristol
Once you have the premises details and available records, use our commercial EICR service page to discuss an inspection with Kebbi Electrical Services.
