OIBT inspection in Lens
Received an inspection notice from OIKEN SA for a building in Lens (Valais)? OIBT pro calculates your price online, books an ESTI-licensed inspector and sends the safety report to your grid operator.
Grid operator in Lens
According to ElCom, the municipality's electricity grid is operated by OIKEN SA, which sends the periodic inspection notice and receives the safety report.
The building stock of Lens
Lens has 4'570 inhabitants (FSO, 2024). The federal census counts 1'202 residential buildings there: 740 single-family houses and 321 multi-family buildings. 72 % were built before 1981 and 205 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 | 740 |
| Multi-family buildings | 321 |
| Mixed-use buildings | 141 |
| Share built before 1981 | 72 % |
Sources: FSO, population statistics (STATPOP) and federal building census (structure by construction period).
Prices for the canton of Valais (-5 % compared with the national grid).
Frequently asked questions
Who sends the inspection notice in Lens?
In Lens, the periodic inspection notice is sent by OIKEN SA. 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 Lens?
Our inspectors cover Lens and the whole canton of Valais. You pick a slot online, usually within 2 to 3 weeks; “optimal” slots (inspector already in the area) are cheaper.
Which buildings in Lens are subject to periodic inspection?
Every building connected to the grid: in Lens, the federal census counts 1202 residential buildings (740 houses, 321 multi-family buildings), 72 % 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 425incl. VAT |
| Apartment | CHF 271incl. VAT |
| Apartment building | CHF 1257incl. VAT |
| Shop, office, restaurant, workshop | CHF 433incl. VAT |
| Farm | CHF 890incl. VAT |
| Industry, crafts, healthcare | CHF 890incl. VAT |
Neighbouring municipalities served by OIKEN SA
Anniviers · Arbaz · Ayent · Chalais · Chippis · Conthey · Crans-Montana · Evolène · Grimisuat · Grône · Hérémence · Icogne