Safety inspection (revize)

How inspections, checks and servicing differ

An inspection technician assesses safety, takes the necessary measurements and records any defects. Servicing usually means maintenance, adjustment or repair. A check verifies the condition of the equipment to the extent required for that type of equipment. A document for one activity therefore may not replace a document for another.

To give you an idea: servicing a gas boiler does not replace a check of the flue. For chimneys and flues, also distinguish regular cleaning and checks from an inspection. Decree No. 34/2016 Coll. requires an inspection after specific changes or events, such as a chimney fire.

Do you need a gas inspection in your flat?

The obligation to carry out checks and operational inspections under § 19(2) of Government Regulation No. 191/2022 Coll. does not apply to equipment used by flat occupants or by owners of flats and family houses. The State Labour Inspection Office (SÚIP) points this out too. Safe operation and the manufacturer’s instructions still apply, however.

Shared building equipment may be subject to a different regime. Find out for each installation who operates the equipment, what their obligations are and which deadlines apply. Don’t rely on the generic advice to do “everything once a year”. Different equipment has different deadlines.

What to keep and who to call

Keep the equipment documentation, the latest reports, any defects found and a record of how they were fixed. Check when the next task is due based on the type of equipment, the regulations and the documentation. If you’re unsure, contact a qualified professional. If you smell gas, see sparking or face any other immediate danger, don’t wait for a scheduled inspection. Treat it as an emergency.