Where does this obligation come from?
Article 62 of the Building Law imposes on owners and managers of facilities the obligation of periodic inspection — at least once every 5 years — covering, among other things, the inspection of electrical and lightning protection installations: the condition of connections, equipment, protective devices, and measures for protection against electric shock, insulation resistance of conductors, and earthing. A report is drawn up from the inspection, which is then placed in the building's logbook.
This applies not only to blocks of flats, but also to company buildings, public facilities and — surprisingly often — detached houses. In practice, a protocol from the current inspection is often the first document requested by an insurer after a claim.
Measurements vs. inspection — they are not the same
It's worth distinguishing between two things, as they are often confused in the market:
- electrical installation measurements — protective tests of specific circuits with measurement protocols;
- periodic building inspection — a broader review required by the Prawo budowlane (Construction Law), of which measurements are a part; the protocol is signed by a person with appropriate qualifications.
When ordering a service, ask directly what you will receive: just the measurement results or a complete set of documents for the building's logbook. We specify this in the quote upfront — with no ambiguities regarding the scope and qualifications of the team.
What it looks like in a multi-unit building
The biggest challenge is not the measurements, but the logistics: gaining access to each flat. We described a proven scheme in the implementation of a measurement campaign — 200 units in 5 days: a staircase-by-staircase schedule agreed with the administration, advance notices, a second appointment for inaccessible units, and digital protocols instead of a binder.
What the administrator receives after the inspection
- protocols for individual units and common areas;
- a summary report: what was examined, what were the results, where were the irregularities;
- a list of defects with priorities — what poses a safety risk now, what can be planned in the budget for the next year;
- a reminder of the date of the next inspection.
For housing associations and administrators, we provide this as an ongoing service — from fault reports to a plan for rectifying defects: electrical services for buildings and administrators. Public facilities have a dedicated path within the offer for the public sector.
Don't know when the last inspection was? Check the building's logbook — and if its maintenance has "faded" over the years, now is a good time to sort out the issue once and for all. We will help establish the initial state and set up an inspection calendar.
