Schedule of inspections
The checklist attached to an or showing what was inspected; the A4 model forms mostly title it Schedule of Inspection. On an EIC, each item is ticked or marked not applicable. On an EICR, each item gets an outcome: acceptable, C1 or C2, C3, FI, not verified, limitation or not applicable. The certificate or report isn't valid without it.
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A distinction worth remembering
Inspection can identify unsuitable equipment or visible damage that a satisfactory resistance reading cannot rule out. Measurements add evidence about particular properties. A report needs both, with the scope and limitations recorded.
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Sources
- IET: inspection and testing FAQs — Inspection, test interpretation and protecting equipment during testing.
Where Schedule of inspections fits in the learning path
The Inspection and Testing in Depth section covers these units:
- Reading Test Results
- The EICR from Arrival to Handover
- Testing Tricky Installations
- Coding Drills by Room
Curriculum mapping: C&G 2391-52 and 2365 Unit 304.
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The report produced by a periodic inspection of an existing installation, recording its condition against the current edition of BS 7671. Observations are classified by urgency — C1 for danger present, C2 for potentially dangerous, C3 for improvement recommended, and FI where further investigation is needed — and a C1 or C2 makes the report unsatisfactory.
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EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report
The report produced by a periodic inspection of an existing installation, recording its condition against the current edition of BS 7671. Observations are classified by urgency — C1 for danger present, C2 for potentially dangerous, C3 for improvement recommended, and FI where further investigation is needed — and a C1 or C2 makes the report unsatisfactory.
Read the EICR entryElectrical Installation Certificate — EIC
The certificate for electrical work that goes beyond minor works. That means a new installation, an addition or alteration with a new circuit, or a replacement consumer unit or distribution board. It records the design, construction, inspection and testing, it's only valid with its schedules attached, and the original goes to the person who ordered the work. It's a record of that job, not proof that anyone is qualified or registered.
Read the Electrical Installation Certificate entrySchedule of test results
The table attached to an EIC or EICR that records each circuit's readings, such as continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, Zs and RCD operating times. Each row is one circuit, so a reading that's out of line stands out. Compare the readings with their limits before signing, because the next person to inspect the installation will use them as a baseline.
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