EICR's For Scottish Landlords-What You Need To Know

If you let property in Scotland, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) isn't optional — it's a legal requirement under the Scottish Repairing Standard.

What is an EICR? It's an inspection of your property's fixed electrical installation — consumer unit, sockets, switches, wiring, and fixed equipment — carried out by a registered electrician. It confirms whether the electrics are safe for continued use.

How often do you need one? Before the property is first let, and every 5 years after that. You must also give your tenant a copy.

It's not just about the wiring If you provide appliances — fridge, washing machine, microwave — you also need Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). The EICR only covers the fixed installation.

What are the EICR codes?

• C1 — Danger present, immediate action needed

• C2 — Potentially dangerous, urgent work required

• C3 — Improvement recommended

• FI — Further investigation needed

C1 and C2 items must be fixed to comply with the Repairing Standard.

Don't forget RCD protection Many older properties fail simply because they lack a Residual Current Device. Without one, your property doesn't meet the standard — even if everything "works."

Ignoring it has consequences Tenants or local authorities can apply to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland. Non-compliance can ultimately become a criminal offence.

At Parke Property, we help landlords stay on top of exactly these requirements. Got questions? Contact us enquiries@parkeproperty.com