Business & Regional

QR Codes on Electrical Installations: EICR Certificates, Test Records, and Fault Reporting

Codexengr, QR Systems Engineer

Published 2027-03-17 (Updated 2026-10-05)

5 min read

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1. EICR Certificate Link

A QR on the consumer unit or distribution board links to the Electrical Installation Condition Report. Landlords, tenants, and agents can confirm the current certificate is valid without physical paperwork.

2. Test and Inspection History

A QR links to the full test history: periodic inspection reports, remedial works, and certificate renewal dates. Useful when selling a property or when a new contractor takes over maintenance.

3. Fault Reporting

A QR near the consumer unit links to a fault report form. Tenants or building users report trips, RCD failures, and unusual behaviour without calling an emergency line at midnight.

4. Circuit Identification

A QR inside the consumer unit door links to the circuit schedule: which breaker covers which circuit, amperage, and type. Reduces mistakes when isolating a circuit for work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do UK landlords need to provide tenants with the EICR?

Yes. UK landlords must provide a copy of the current EICR to tenants on request. A QR with the certificate link satisfies this in addition to a paper copy.

Can a QR on a consumer unit be scanned safely near live equipment?

The QR scan is passive (camera only) and poses no electrical risk. However, always follow safe working procedures when near live equipment.

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