Commercial EICR for Office Buildings in Liverpool

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is the formal inspection of the fixed electrical installation inside your building. For office buildings across Liverpool, that means the wiring behind the walls, the distribution boards, circuits, lighting and socket outlets that your whole operation depends on. 

Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, commercial properties need an EICR every 3-5 years. It is both a legal requirement and an insurance condition.

How a Commercial EICR Works in an Office Building 

Our engineers inspect and test each circuit in your building, checking for damage, deterioration or anything that does not meet current wiring regulations. In a Liverpool office building, that typically covers: 

• Main switchgear and distribution boards 
• Lighting circuits across all floors 
• Socket outlets in open-plan and private offices 
• Power supplies to server rooms and comms cupboards 
• Communal areas including kitchens, lobbies and meeting rooms 

You receive a detailed report showing the condition of your installation and any faults graded by severity using standard observation codes.

EICR Responsibilities for Liverpool Landlords and Tenants 

In multi-tenancy office buildings, the responsibility for arranging an EICR usually sits with the landlord or managing agent. However, tenants may also need to demonstrate compliance to their own insurers or as part of a lease agreement. 

Hawkesworth works with both landlords and tenants across Liverpool’s commercial property sector. We provide consolidated reporting for multi-floor buildings so every tenancy is covered under one coordinated inspection.

Scheduling a Commercial EICR Without Disrupting Your Office 

Office buildings in Liverpool run on fixed working hours, which means testing needs to happen around your teams. We schedule EICR inspections during evenings, weekends or quieter periods at no extra charge. 

For buildings with server rooms or IT infrastructure that runs around the clock, our engineers plan the inspection sequence to avoid unnecessary power isolation in those areas.

EICR Compliance Tracking for Liverpool Office Portfolios 

For property managers and commercial landlords overseeing several Liverpool office buildings, we track your EICR schedule across every property and send reminders ahead of each due date. Digital certification gives you one place to access records for any building, any floor, at any time. 

This keeps your compliance on track and gives you the documentation insurers and auditors expect to see.

When a Commercial EICR Identifies Faults 

If our inspection finds C1 or C2 faults, our team carries out remedial work to return your installation to “Satisfactory” status. We schedule repairs around your building’s occupancy so your tenants and teams carry on working unaffected.

Get a Commercial EICR Quote for Your Liverpool Office Building 

Hawkesworth has over 190 City & Guilds certified, DBS-checked engineers covering Liverpool and the rest of the UK. We work with office landlords, managing agents and commercial tenants across the city. Request your EICR quote

Frequently Asked Questions 

How often does a Liverpool office building need a commercial EICR?  

Commercial properties need an EICR every 3-5 years under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. 

Who is responsible for arranging an EICR in a multi-tenancy office building?  

The responsibility typically sits with the landlord or managing agent, though tenants may also need proof of compliance for their own insurance. 

Can a commercial EICR be done outside office hours?  

Yes, we offer evening and weekend EICR inspections at no extra charge. 

What happens if my EICR result is “Unsatisfactory”?  

Our team carries out the remedial work needed to return your installation to “Satisfactory” status.