EIC and EICR sound similar and are easily confused, but they do different jobs. Here’s the difference in plain English.
EIC vs EICR
An EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate) certifies new electrical installation work — it confirms the work was designed, installed and tested to standard. An EICR is a condition report on an existing installation. In short: EIC is for new work, EICR is a periodic check-up.
When you get an EIC
You should receive an EIC whenever you have new fixed electrical work done, such as:
- A new circuit (cooker, shower, EV charger).
- A consumer unit (fuse board) replacement.
- A partial or full rewire.
Minor Works Certificate
For smaller jobs that don’t involve a new circuit — like adding a socket to an existing circuit — you’ll get a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate instead. It does the same job on a smaller scale.
Why keep them
EICs and Minor Works Certificates are your proof that work was done safely and to regulation. Keep them for your records — buyers’ solicitors, insurers and landlords all ask for them. We provide the correct certificate for every notifiable job — see our certification & testing service.
Common questions
An EIC certifies new electrical installation work, confirming it was installed and tested to standard. An EICR is a condition report on an existing installation. EIC = new work; EICR = periodic inspection.
Yes — keep it safe. It’s your proof the work was carried out safely and to regulation, and it’s commonly requested by buyers’ solicitors, insurers and landlords.
It’s the certificate for smaller electrical jobs that don’t involve a new circuit — for example adding a socket to an existing circuit. It confirms the work meets the wiring regulations.
Need certified electrical work?
Every notifiable job comes with the correct certificate — EIC, Minor Works or EICR.
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