Amendment One version now available, Free update!!
We are delighted to announce the launch of the 
2011 Amended version of PIRform which includes the new Electrical Installation Condition Report!
On July 1st 2011, the 1st Amendment of BS 7671:2008 was released. With notable changes and some new sections, the biggest change by far was the introduction of the new Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
Download it here.
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
This new report is replacing the outgoing Periodic Inspection Report (PIR). It was felt that the old inspection schedule was too non-specific for periodic inspections, and so the new inspection schedule simplifies the task of visually inspecting an electrical installation.
From January 1st 2012, this new report form MUST be used for all new periodic inspection and tests.
We have enhanced the intelligence to make the automatic observations even more descriptive.
Some of the over current devices in use today have been replaced with new standards. This has meant that the maximum Zs values are different. Don’t worry, we have made the necessary changes, and you will always be able to access the old devices.
New layout
We have introduced a new clear layout in the PIRform Home Screen.
This makes it easy to see which type of report or certificate you need.
All your existing work will still be available for edit and print, and we have introduced a great new feature that allows you to create EICR’s from existing PIR’s or even EIC’s! The red and green icons couldn’t be clearer as to what they refer to (providing you have a copy of both books that is!)
RCD test button check
You will notice a new field in the Circuits & Test Results section for RCD test button check. Whilst it has always been a requirement to check the test button operation, there was only ever one place to record a failure (the old inspection schedule). Now, each circuit’s test button can be checked if applicable. Of course, intelligence will be applied for you should this check fail.
Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) 2011
We have made some small changes to the EIC for 2011.
We used to have an Observations page, and Agreed
Limitations sections. The general consensus was that we shouldn’t have these for new work, and so they have been removed.
This has shortened the form, and any comments on the existing installation can be placed at the foot of the second page.
Departures for Design, Construction and Inspection & Testing can be entered on Page 1.
Create EICR’s from existing reports!
We have introduced a great new feature that allows you to generate a new EICR, based on the information in existing certificates and reports. This is handy when you want to re-visit work in the future. 
Certificate Sharing
Don’t forget we have also just released our fantastic new feature called Certificate Sharing. This allows users to share live certificate data between other users with this feature, and is ideal for any size of organisation to ensure their valuable data is safe. To find out how much it will cost to upgrade to this feature, log in to the website, and click Buy.
Visual Condition Report 2011
The 2011 Visual Condition Report is not quite ready for use. As this is our own creation and not a specific requirement of BS 7671, we wanted to concentrate on the official certification first. The 2008 version can still be used for now. Rest assured we will have this ready in time for the big switchover.
Want a trial?
If you already had a trial of the previous version, and would like another one just to make sure, email us at support@pirform.co.uk and we’ll send you a new trial licence.
Online demo
If you would like to take advantage of our online demonstration service, where you can see the program in action as it was intended, email us sales@pirform.co.uk.
Maintenance release: http://blog.pirform.co.uk/post/2011/11/25/Maintenance-release.aspx