# Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) **URL:** \ **Category:** Landlord Discussion\ **Created:** [22 August 2024 15:23 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/electrical-installation-condition-report-eicr/70311 "2024-08-22T15:23:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Alex15](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/alex15/32/515_2.png) [@Alex15](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Alex15)\ **Post date:** [22 August 2024 15:23 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/electrical-installation-condition-report-eicr/70311/1 "2024-08-22T15:23:40Z")
Hi all, I’m hoping that you may be able clarify some EICR issues I have. 1. What is the maximum period an EICR can be issued for? I’ve been told 5 years if the testing electrian is NICEIC registered and 10 years if NAPIT, however can be less at the engineers discretion ? 2. 3 years ago, I had an EICR completed with just a couple of minor C3 recommendations. The engineer (NICEIC) stated re-test in 2 years, but many say ignore that, it’s 5 years ? What should I do ? As always, your help and valued advice is much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\ **Post date:** [22 August 2024 16:46 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/electrical-installation-condition-report-eicr/70311/2 "2024-08-22T16:46:10Z")
The maximum period that it remains valid is 5 years. If the electrician records that a re-test must be done sooner, then you have to comply and unless there is a good reason for the requirement, not use that electrician again. ---
**Author:** ![Neelix](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/neelix/32/17370_2.png) [@Neelix](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Neelix)\ **Post date:** [24 August 2024 19:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/electrical-installation-condition-report-eicr/70311/3 "2024-08-24T19:33:31Z")
Definitely maximum 5 years for a RENTAL property. Upto 10 for a private residence but a private owner is under no obligation to have one, or act on one As for the 2 years stated - what was the reason ? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2024 19:34 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/electrical-installation-condition-report-eicr/70311/4 "2024-11-22T19:34:13Z")
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