BKA Electrical recently carried out a landlord EICR at a three-bedroom rental property on Roedale Road, Brighton, as part of the landlord’s periodic electrical safety requirements. The inspection identified several issues that needed attention, including missing protective bonding to the water service, older Type AC RCDs, open gaps at the consumer unit and a damaged external light fitting. We completed the remedial work at the property before issuing the completed electrical safety documentation.
Landlord EICR Project Overview
The property had a metal split-load consumer unit and the EICR involved inspecting and testing the fixed electrical installation and protective devices. During the inspection we identified a number of items that required attention. These included installing protective bonding to the water service, replacing the existing Type AC RCDs with Type A devices, closing open gaps at the consumer unit and replacing a damaged external light fitting.
What We Found During the EICR
The property had a metal split-load consumer unit. During the inspection and testing, we found that protective bonding to the water service was missing. We also identified open gaps at the consumer unit that needed to be properly closed, and the existing Type AC RCDs were included in the remedial work for replacement with Type A devices.
Outside the property, an external light fitting was also found to be damaged and was replaced as part of the work. These findings were discussed with the landlord so the required remedial work could be completed before the electrical safety documentation was finalised.
Remedial Work Completed
Following the inspection, we completed the remedial work identified at the property. Protective bonding was installed to the water service, the existing Type AC RCDs were replaced with Type A devices, and the open gaps at the consumer unit were properly closed. We also removed the damaged external light fitting and installed a replacement.
Certification and Final Outcome
Once the remedial work had been completed, the issues identified during the inspection had been addressed. The water service had the required protective bonding installed, the RCDs had been upgraded to Type A devices, the consumer unit openings had been made secure and the damaged external light had been replaced.
The electrical safety documentation was then completed and issued to the landlord, providing an up-to-date record of the inspection and the work carried out at the Roedale Road property. Landlords who want to understand the different observations that can appear on an electrical inspection report can also read our guide to EICR codes, including C1, C2, C3 and FI.
Need a Landlord EICR in Brighton?
If you’re a landlord in Brighton or Hove and need an EICR for a rented property, BKA Electrical carries out electrical inspection and testing, explains any findings clearly and can complete remedial work where required. Our landlord EICR service in Brighton covers periodic testing, reporting and follow-up work where needed.