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EICR due date calculator

Enter the date of the last electrical inspection and see when the next EICR is due, when the tenant must have a copy of the report, and the deadline for any remedial work. Free, no sign-up.

Enter the date of the last EICR to see when the next inspection is due, when the tenant must have their copy, and the deadline for any remedial work.

The rules the calculator applies

  • A private landlord in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years, or sooner if the previous report requires it.
  • The existing tenant must be given a copy of the report within 28 days of the inspection. A new tenant must be given a copy before they move in.
  • If the report requires remedial work or further investigation, it must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, with written confirmation from the electrician given to the tenant and the council within 28 days of completion.
  • There is no early-booking allowance as there is for gas. A new inspection starts a fresh five years from its own date.
  • The report is kept until the next inspection and handed to the next inspector.

Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Wales and Scotland have the same five-year interval under their own law.

Common questions

How often does a landlord need an EICR?

At least every five years. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, a private landlord must have the electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at least every five years, or sooner if the previous report says so. The report is an Electrical Installation Condition Report, or EICR.

Who needs a copy of the EICR and when?

The existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection, a new tenant before they move in, a prospective tenant within 28 days of asking for it, and the local council within 7 days of a request. The landlord keeps the report until the next inspection and gives a copy to the next inspector.

What if the EICR says work is needed?

If the report is unsatisfactory, with a code C1, C2 or FI, the landlord must have the remedial work or further investigation done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and then give the tenant and the council written confirmation from the electrician within 28 days of the work being completed. A code C3 is a recommendation, not a requirement.

Does an EICR cover appliances?

No. An EICR covers the fixed installation: the consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches and light fittings. Appliances the landlord provides are not included, and there is no legal requirement for a landlord to have them PAT tested, though they must be safe.

What is the penalty for not having an EICR?

The local council can serve a remedial notice and fine a landlord up to £30,000 for a breach of the 2020 Regulations. The council can also arrange the work itself and recover the cost.

Do EICR rules apply in Wales and Scotland?

Yes, under different law. In Wales, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 requires an electrical condition report at least every five years. In Scotland, the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 has required an electrical inspection every five years since 2015. This calculator uses the five-year interval, which is the same in all three.