OIBT inspection in Mettembert
Received an inspection notice from BKW Energie AG for a building in Mettembert (Jura)? OIBT pro calculates your price online, books an ESTI-licensed inspector and sends the safety report to your grid operator.
Grid operator in Mettembert
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 Mettembert
Mettembert has 112 inhabitants (FSO, 2024). The federal census counts 46 residential buildings there: 36 single-family houses and 2 multi-family buildings. 63 % were built before 1981 and 15 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 | 36 |
| Multi-family buildings | 2 |
| Mixed-use buildings | 8 |
| Share built before 1981 | 63 % |
Sources: FSO, population statistics (STATPOP) and federal building census (structure by construction period).
Prices for the canton of Jura (-7 % compared with the national grid).
Frequently asked questions
Who sends the inspection notice in Mettembert?
In Mettembert, 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 Mettembert?
Our inspectors cover Mettembert and the whole canton of Jura. You pick a slot online, usually within 2 to 3 weeks; “optimal” slots (inspector already in the area) are cheaper.
Which buildings in Mettembert are subject to periodic inspection?
Every building connected to the grid: in Mettembert, the federal census counts 46 residential buildings (36 houses, 2 multi-family buildings), 63 % 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 416incl. VAT |
| Apartment | CHF 265incl. VAT |
| Apartment building | CHF 1230incl. VAT |
| Shop, office, restaurant, workshop | CHF 424incl. VAT |
| Farm | CHF 872incl. VAT |
| Industry, crafts, healthcare | CHF 872incl. VAT |
Neighbouring municipalities served by BKW Energie AG
Alle · Basse-Allaine · Basse-Vendline · Boncourt · Bourrignon · Boécourt · Bure · Châtillon (JU) · Clos du Doubs · Coeuve · Cornol · Courchavon