OIBT inspection in Sonceboz-Sombeval
Received an inspection notice from BKW Energie AG for a building in Sonceboz-Sombeval (Bern)? OIBT pro calculates your price online, books an ESTI-licensed inspector and sends the safety report to your grid operator.
Grid operator in Sonceboz-Sombeval
According to ElCom, the municipality's electricity grid is operated by BKW Energie AG, which sends the periodic inspection notice and receives the safety report.
The building stock of Sonceboz-Sombeval
Sonceboz-Sombeval has 1'909 inhabitants (FSO, 2024). The federal census counts 409 residential buildings there: 250 single-family houses and 95 multi-family buildings. 68 % were built before 1981 and 138 before 1946: these installations have already been through at least one 20-year periodic inspection cycle, and the grid operator's next notice comes due regularly.
| Single-family houses | 250 |
| Multi-family buildings | 95 |
| Mixed-use buildings | 64 |
| Share built before 1981 | 68 % |
Sources: FSO, population statistics (STATPOP) and federal building census (structure by construction period).
Frequently asked questions
Who sends the inspection notice in Sonceboz-Sombeval?
In Sonceboz-Sombeval, the periodic inspection notice is sent by BKW Energie AG. It states the reference, the installation and the deadline. Photograph the letter in the assistant: we read these details automatically.
How soon can an inspection take place in Sonceboz-Sombeval?
Our inspectors cover Sonceboz-Sombeval and the whole canton of Bern. You pick a slot online, usually within 2 to 3 weeks; “optimal” slots (inspector already in the area) are cheaper.
Which buildings in Sonceboz-Sombeval are subject to periodic inspection?
Every building connected to the grid: in Sonceboz-Sombeval, the federal census counts 409 residential buildings (250 houses, 95 multi-family buildings), 68 % of them built before 1981. A dwelling is inspected every 20 years, business premises every 10 years (5 years for high-risk premises).
What is a periodic OIBT inspection?
The Swiss Low-Voltage Installations Ordinance (OIBT/NIV) requires owners to have their electrical installations inspected at regular intervals (20 years for housing, 10 or 5 years for commercial premises). The grid operator sends a notice; you appoint an independent inspection body which issues the safety certificate.
OIBT inspection pricing
| Detached house | CHF 448incl. VAT |
| Apartment | CHF 285incl. VAT |
| Apartment building | CHF 1323incl. VAT |
| Shop, office, restaurant, workshop | CHF 456incl. VAT |
| Farm | CHF 937incl. VAT |
| Industry, crafts, healthcare | CHF 937incl. VAT |
Neighbouring municipalities served by BKW Energie AG
Aeschi bei Spiez · Affoltern im Emmental · Alchenstorf · Allmendingen · Amsoldingen · Attiswil · Auswil · Bannwil · Beatenberg · Belprahon · Berken · Bettenhausen