SwitzerlandPractical Guides to OIBT Inspection
Short, verifiable answers to the questions property owners, managing agents and electrical contractors ask before an OIBT inspection. Each guide links to the exact price, shown before any commitment.
I Received an OIBT Inspection Notice: What Should I Do?
Received a letter from the grid operator? Here are the 5 steps to respond on time, choose an independent inspection body and submit the safety report. Read the guide
Cost of an OIBT inspection in 2026
How much does a periodic OIBT inspection cost in Switzerland in 2026? Price guide by property type, what affects the cost, and how to avoid unpleasant surprises. Read the guide
Overdue OIBT Inspection: Deadlines, Reminders and Penalties
Missed the deadline for your safety report? What the OIBT ordinance and the Electricity Act provide for: DSO reminder, ESTI intervention, inspection ordered at the owner's expense. Read the guide
OIBT Inspection When Buying or Selling Property
Selling a house or apartment: who must provide the OIBT safety report, when an inspection is needed, and how to secure the transaction. Read the guide
OIBT Inspection of a Photovoltaic Installation
New or existing solar installation: final inspection, acceptance inspection by an independent body, documents for the DSO and Pronovo. Prices from incl. VAT. Read the guide
The OIBT inspection explained
The OIBT (Swiss Low-Voltage Installations Ordinance, SR 734.27) sets the safety rules for electrical installations in Switzerland. It requires owners to have their installations periodically inspected by an independent body and to submit a safety certificate to the grid operator.