Do New-Build Homes Need an EICR?
A brand-new home already has certification, so when does its first EICR fall due?
A new-build does not need an EICR on day one — it already carries proof its wiring is safe. The question is when the first EICR becomes due.
New work is covered by an EIC
When a home is built, the electrical installation is certified with an Electrical Installation Certificate, not an EICR. That document covers the installation as built and is your proof of safety at handover.
When the first EICR falls due
The clock for the first EICR normally starts from the EIC date. For a rented new-build, that means the first periodic inspection is due within five years. For an owner-occupier, ten years is the usual guidance — though a lot can change in a decade, so many owners test sooner.
If you have bought a new-build to let, keep the EIC safe and diarise the five-year point. We can remind you.
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