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What Is an EICR and Do Landlords in Ireland Need One?

March 26, 2026 6 min readBy Moloney Electrical
What Is an EICR and Do Landlords in Ireland Need One?

An EICR is the electrical equivalent of an NCT for your property — a thorough check that the installation is safe to keep using. Here is what it involves and who needs one.

What an EICR checks

A registered electrician inspects and tests the fixed installation, including:

  • The consumer unit and all circuits
  • Earthing and bonding arrangements
  • Signs of damage, wear or overloading
  • Compliance with current wiring regulations

Who needs one?

Landlords, businesses and anyone buying or selling a property benefit from an EICR. For rentals it is increasingly expected as proof the property is electrically safe for tenants.

What you get

You receive a detailed report grading the condition of the installation and flagging anything that needs attention, from urgent faults to recommended improvements. We can carry out any remedial work and re-certify.

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