OIBT inspection in Kappel (SO)
Received an inspection notice from eug Elektra Untergäu Genossenschaft for a building in Kappel (SO) (Solothurn)? OIBT pro calculates your price online, books an ESTI-licensed inspector and sends the safety report to your grid operator.
Grid operator in Kappel (SO)
According to ElCom, the municipality's electricity grid is operated by eug Elektra Untergäu Genossenschaft, which sends the periodic inspection notice and receives the safety report.
The building stock of Kappel (SO)
Kappel (SO) has 3'562 inhabitants (FSO, 2024). The federal census counts 630 residential buildings there: 497 single-family houses and 77 multi-family buildings. 56 % were built before 1981 and 102 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 | 497 |
| Multi-family buildings | 77 |
| Mixed-use buildings | 56 |
| Share built before 1981 | 56 % |
Sources: FSO, population statistics (STATPOP) and federal building census (structure by construction period).
Frequently asked questions
Who sends the inspection notice in Kappel (SO)?
In Kappel (SO), the periodic inspection notice is sent by eug Elektra Untergäu Genossenschaft. 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 Kappel (SO)?
Our inspectors cover Kappel (SO) and the whole canton of Solothurn. You pick a slot online, usually within 2 to 3 weeks; “optimal” slots (inspector already in the area) are cheaper.
Which buildings in Kappel (SO) are subject to periodic inspection?
Every building connected to the grid: in Kappel (SO), the federal census counts 630 residential buildings (497 houses, 77 multi-family buildings), 56 % 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 |