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⚡ EICR Coding Explained: How Mech-Elec Use Megger CertSuite for Transparent Fixed Wire Testing

  • Writer: Ryan O'Toole
    Ryan O'Toole
  • 4 days ago
  • 3 min read



When it comes to electrical compliance, clarity is everything. For commercial and industrial premises, a regular Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) isn’t just a tick-box exercise – it’s a crucial safety requirement backed by regulation, insurance obligations, and real-world risk reduction.


At Mech-Elec Building Services, we don’t just carry out fixed wire testing – we bring full transparency, traceability, and evidence-based reporting to every EICR we complete 💼📸. Using the powerful Megger CertSuite, we ensure that every issue is coded correctly and visually documented to remove all doubt and uncertainty.


Let’s break it down.


🔍 What Are EICR Codes?


When carrying out a fixed wire test, electrical issues are graded using a coding system as per BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations). These codes help you understand what needs urgent attention and what should be monitored or improved.


Here’s what each code means:

  • C1 (Danger Present) 🚨Immediate risk. Requires urgent action – this could be live parts exposed or severe faults that could cause electric shock or fire.

  • C2 (Potentially Dangerous) ⚠️No immediate risk, but could become dangerous if left. Remedial action is needed as soon as possible.

  • C3 (Improvement Recommended) 🛠No immediate danger, but the installation could be improved to meet the latest standards.

  • FI (Further Investigation Required) ❓Something doesn’t look right – more in-depth inspection or testing is needed before a full code can be assigned.

👉 If your EICR has any C1, C2, or FI items, your installation is non-compliant.


💻 How We Use Megger CertSuite for EICRs


At Mech-Elec Building Services, we take compliance seriously. That’s why we use Megger CertSuite, a cloud-based electrical certification platform that allows our engineers to deliver:

✅ Real-time reporting

✅ Photographic evidence for every defect

✅ Geotagged reports and test points

✅ Traceable engineer sign-offs

✅ Secure digital storage and instant delivery


This platform gives our commercial and industrial clients total confidence in the results. It’s not just us saying “you need to fix this” – we provide clear, timestamped, and photo-backed evidence with every defect code. 🔐📱


📸 The Power of Photographic Evidence

Let’s be honest – electrical defects aren’t always obvious, and they’re often hidden behind access panels or at high level. That’s why we use CertSuite’s integrated camera function to photograph each C1, C2, C3, and FI observation on site.


Examples might include:

  • Scorched terminals on a distribution board 🔥

  • Loose connections or insulation breakdown 🧯

  • Exposed conductors in trunking or enclosures 🧰

  • Lack of earthing or bonding in metallic enclosures ⚡


Each image is tagged to the circuit, timestamped, and included in the PDF report, so you’ve got everything you need for insurance, facilities management, and planned maintenance teams.


⚙️ Investing in the Best: Megger MFT-X1 + CertSuite = Next-Level Testing


At Mech-Elec, we believe in doing the job once and doing it right – which is why we’ve invested in the latest Megger MFT-X1 multifunction testers 🆕⚡.


These state-of-the-art instruments are fully compatible with Megger’s CertSuite software, allowing our engineers to:


🔗 Sync test results instantly to the cloud

🚫 Eliminate manual errors in data entry

📱 Capture and assign results straight from site

🔋 Run more efficient tests with advanced auto features


The X1 isn’t just a tester – it’s a tool for productivity and accuracy. Combined with our software platform, it ensures every measurement, every photo, and every circuit is properly logged, evidenced, and report-ready. 🧠📊


In other words: fewer delays, fewer errors, and a lot less hassle for you.


🧩 CertSuite + Mech-Elec = Total Clarity


When you choose Mech-Elec, you’re not just getting a test and certificate – you’re getting:

  • A professional, accredited team 🧑‍🔧

  • Evidence-led, BS 7671-compliant reporting 📋

  • Fast turnarounds and detailed remedial quotes 📆

  • Peace of mind for your staff, your tenants, and your insurers 🛡


📍 Based in Nottingham and covering Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Newark, Lincoln, and the wider East Midlands (including Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire) as well as the West Midlands – we help commercial and industrial clients stay safe and compliant, without the guesswork. We also operate nationwide for clients who need a trusted partner across the UK.

☎️ Ready to Book Your EICR?


Whether you’ve got a factory, office, warehouse, school or care home – if you need a fixed wire test that gives you evidence, not just a list – give us a call.

📞 0115 667 0244


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