OIBT inspection in Ollon
Received an inspection notice from Forces Motrices de l'Avançon SA, Romande Energie SA for a building in Ollon (Vaud)? OIBT pro calculates your price online, books an ESTI-licensed inspector and sends the safety report to your grid operator.
Grid operator in Ollon
According to ElCom, the municipality's electricity grid is operated by Forces Motrices de l'Avançon SA, Romande Energie SA, which sends the periodic inspection notice and receives the safety report.
The building stock of Ollon
Ollon has 8'221 inhabitants (FSO, 2024). The federal census counts 2'399 residential buildings there: 1'463 single-family houses and 511 multi-family buildings. 80 % were built before 1981 and 886 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 | 1463 |
| Multi-family buildings | 511 |
| Mixed-use buildings | 425 |
| Share built before 1981 | 80 % |
Sources: FSO, population statistics (STATPOP) and federal building census (structure by construction period).
Prices for the canton of Vaud (+5 % compared with the national grid).
Frequently asked questions
Who sends the inspection notice in Ollon?
In Ollon, the periodic inspection notice is sent by Forces Motrices de l'Avançon SA, Romande Energie 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 Ollon?
Our inspectors cover Ollon and the whole canton of Vaud. You pick a slot online, usually within 2 to 3 weeks; “optimal” slots (inspector already in the area) are cheaper.
Which buildings in Ollon are subject to periodic inspection?
Every building connected to the grid: in Ollon, the federal census counts 2399 residential buildings (1463 houses, 511 multi-family buildings), 80 % 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 470incl. VAT |
| Apartment | CHF 300incl. VAT |
| Apartment building | CHF 1389incl. VAT |
| Shop, office, restaurant, workshop | CHF 478incl. VAT |
| Farm | CHF 984incl. VAT |
| Industry, crafts, healthcare | CHF 984incl. VAT |
Neighbouring municipalities served by Forces Motrices de l'Avançon SA, Romande Energie SA
Aclens · Agiez · Aigle · Arnex-sur-Nyon · Arnex-sur-Orbe · Arzier-Le Muids · Assens · Ballens · Bassins · Baulmes · Bavois · Begnins