Not many people know this, but household electrical installations have a document that confirms that everything is in order. It is called a Certificado de Instalación Eléctrica (electrical installation certificate — CIE). Here we explain when you'll need it, how to get it, and how much it costs.
If you've decided to change the electrical power in your house, or if you're going to enable a new supply, your path and that of the Electrical Installation Certificate (also called CIE) may cross.
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This Electrical Installation Certificate is a mandatory document for all houses, whether newly built or second-hand. It certifies that the electrical installation is in good order and complies with all the technical requirements.
Like other inspections, it's an essential system to guarantee that the electrical installations don't constitute a hazard.
Normally, it's the distribution company that will request the certificate, and it'll do this via the marketing company.
Remember, your contract is with the marketing company, which issues your bills. The distribution company deals with the supply, meters, breakdowns, etc.
These are the 4 most common situations when you'll need your Electrical Installation Certificate or CIE:
“The CIE is the document that certifies that your electrical installation is in good order.”
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You may find yourself in one of two quite different situations:
Usually, there are no serious problems and the examination is over in less than half an hour. The document must then be registered with the official body, which doesn't usually take more than a week.
In the event that the technician is unable to complete the examination or finds some fault, it might take a little longer to issue your Installation Certificate.
For your Electrical Installation Certificate to be totally valid, it must show:
Among all these details, what should be of most interest to you is the maximum permissible power, as the supply you engage cannot exceed this figure. Remember, the more power you have, the more domestic appliances you can use at the same time without tripping the breaker switches.
The cost of the CIE is not regulated, and depends on a number of factors such as the rates of the electrician of your choice, the dimensions of the building or the taxes levied by each Autonomous Community.
When we talk about new electrical installations, the cost of the electricity certificate or CIE is included in the quote that you will be given for the work.
When we talk about an installation that is more than 20 years old, which needs to be reviewed and a new certificate issued, the electrician is free to charge any price. Since there are considerable differences between one professional and another, we recommend that you consider several options before hiring. The price bracket depends on many factors and shifts easily between 60 and 300 euro, as you can see if you perform an Internet search.
In addition to the conventional installation certificate that is mandatory throughout Spain, in Catalonia the blue report or BRIE is also required.
This certificate is additional to the Electrical Installation Certificate, and the distribution company will ask you for it if you want to carry out certain procedures.
It expires after 6 months, and its purpose is to guarantee small modifications to the electrical installation.
“The price of the certificate is not regulated and can vary between 60 and 300 euro.”
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