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Periodic Inspection Report (PIR)

The Irish Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) is a formal assessment of the safety and condition of an existing electrical installation in Ireland, carried out in accordance with I.S. 10101 by a Safe Electric registered inspector. It records observations classified using the ETCI/Safe Electric Code 1–4 system (Code 1 requires urgent attention where immediate danger is present, Code 2 requires improvement, Code 3 requires some attention, Code 4 does not comply with the current National Rules), along with a full circuit test schedule. PIRs are commonly required for rental properties, insurance purposes, change of occupancy, and due diligence on property purchases.

I.S. 10101:2020 (National Rules for Electrical Installations, as amended by A1:2024), Safe Electric schemeValid: Up to 5 years for domestic (recommended); more frequent for commercial/high-risk

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What it covers

  • Purpose of report and inspection date
  • Supply details including earthing system, Ze, and prospective fault current
  • Consumer unit make, type, and main switch rating
  • Observations schedule with Code 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 classifications
  • Full circuit schedule with test results (R1+R2, Zs, IR, polarity, RCD trip time)
  • Overall condition: Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory
  • Recommended date of next inspection and Safe Electric inspector details

Who needs a PIR?

Landlords of rental properties
Property buyers and conveyancing solicitors
Insurance companies requiring electrical condition evidence
Businesses changing premises or occupancy

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Frequently asked questions about PIR

How often is a Periodic Inspection Report required in Ireland?
For domestic rental properties, RECI and Safe Electric recommend a PIR every 5 years or at every change of tenancy. Commercial premises and higher-risk installations may require more frequent inspections. Your insurer may have specific requirements.
What do the observation codes mean?
The ETCI/Safe Electric PIR uses a Code 1–4 rating. Code 1 requires urgent attention — an immediate risk of shock, burn or fire that cannot be left in place. Code 2 requires improvement. Code 3 requires some attention. Code 4 means the installation does not comply with the current National Rules (which does not necessarily mean it is unsafe). Any Code 1 or Code 2 makes the overall condition Unsatisfactory.
Is a PIR the same as an EICR in the UK?
They serve the same purpose — a condition report on an existing electrical installation — but are issued under different national standards. The UK EICR (under BS 7671) uses C1/C2/C3/FI codes, whereas the Irish PIR (under I.S. 10101) uses a numeric Code 1–4 rating.

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