An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) in the UK is an inspection and assessment of the electrical installation within a building or property. It is commonly used to evaluate the safety, condition, and compliance of electrical systems and circuits. The EICR is an essential document to ensure the safety of occupants where the property is rented out to meet legal requirements. The primary purpose of an EICR is to assess the safety and condition of the electrical installation. It identifies any potential hazards, defects, or non-compliance with electrical regulations. These should be carried out every 10 years within a house or every 5 years if the property is rented out. If you own your home and live in it, you don’t have to have a report done, but it’s a wise idea and is normally something that will be asked for if you sell the property. An EICR also may be required if you are having a fuse board/consumer unit upgrade.