A useful finding should say whether the evidence points to one point, the affected circuit or something wider. It should also separate urgent action from a planned improvement and state what was not inspected or tested.

Five questions to ask

  • What failed, and what evidence supports that conclusion?
  • Is the point or circuit safe to use now?
  • What was repaired or made safe during the visit?
  • What was not inspected or tested?
  • What is the next priced step if more work is recommended?

How to use the answer

  • A useful diagnosis can be the correct outcome even when no same-visit repair is possible.
  • The next step might be a focused repair, a separate quotation, or a formal inspection. A local fault visit is not automatically an EICR.
  • Optional improvements should be distinguished from defects that need urgent action.
Official sources and further guidance

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