Fixed Wire Testing
Fixed wire testing — also known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) — assesses the safety of your fixed electrical installation. MES PAT Testing provides thorough EICR inspections for commercial premises, rental properties, schools, and industrial sites across Essex and the South East.
Who Needs Fixed Wire Testing?
What's Included
Full Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) to BS 7671 (18th Edition) standards.
Inspection of consumer units, distribution boards, wiring, sockets, and fixed equipment.
Classification of defects: C1 (danger), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended).
Compliance certificate issued for satisfactory installations.
Available for commercial, industrial, and residential (landlord) premises.
Carried out by qualified engineers across Essex, London, Hertfordshire, Kent, and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is fixed wire testing required?
For rental properties, landlords are legally required to carry out an EICR every 5 years (or at change of tenancy). Commercial premises are typically recommended every 5 years, though some environments (e.g., swimming pools, industrial sites) require more frequent testing.
What is the difference between PAT testing and fixed wire testing?
PAT testing covers portable appliances that can be plugged in and moved. Fixed wire testing (EICR) covers the permanent electrical installation — cables, sockets, switches, consumer units, and fixed equipment that is wired directly into the system.
What does a C1 or C2 code mean on an EICR?
A C1 code indicates immediate danger — the defect must be rectified before the installation is used. A C2 code indicates a potentially dangerous defect that requires urgent attention. A C3 code is a recommendation for improvement but does not prevent the installation from being certificated as satisfactory.
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