Law and regulationOptional, often oversold

C3: the EICR code where the money usually gets spent

C1 and C2 must be fixed. An FI must be looked into. C3 is a recommendation. A report with only C3s is satisfactory, whatever the covering letter says.

By David Smith29 October 2026

Start with what you run

What does your kind of business need?

Pick your business. See the obligations in the order they matter. Each one labelled. Then get a plan with costs.

Restaurants and cafés Pubs and bars Shops Salons Offices Hotels and B&Bs Gyms Warehouses Workshops and factories Garages Construction and trades Care homes Nurseries Schools Dental and GP surgeries HMO landlords Landlords

Get your compliance plan

Buyer guides

Every compliance service. Explained for the person paying.

Do I need a health and safety risk assessment?Required by law Do I need a fire risk assessment?Required by law Do I need PAT testing?Good practice Do I need a legionella risk assessment?Required by law Do I need a fire alarm system?Required if…Do I need emergency lighting?Required if…Do I need an EICR?Good practice Do I need a gas safety check?Required if…Do I need an asbestos survey?Required if…Do I need fire extinguishers?Required by law What safety training do I actually have to provide?Required by law

The editor

Nineteen years of compliance experience. Buyer. Seller. Operator. Owner.

That is why Compliance Buyer is a consumer champion. It sits on the buyer’s side of the table. Every fact linked. Every opinion labelled. Nothing for sale.

About Compliance Buyer

Tools

A number, not a sales call.

The Buyer’s Brief

One rule clarified. Every fortnight. Free.

One rule explained. One buyer question answered. One industry issue. One tool you can use.