Electrical Instalation Certificate (Boletin)

The main function of the electrical bulletin is to guarantee that an electrical installation complies with the regulations and standards in force with respect to security and energy efficiency. In many cases, it is a fully binding document, as we will see below.
The CIE can only be issued by an authorised electrical installer. He must be registered in the Industrial Register corresponding to the autonomous community where the electrical installation is carried out.
Before the electrician issues the bulletin, he carries out a inspection of the electrical system. In this check, you must check whether the installation complies with all requirements and regulations. If this is not the case, it will be necessary to carry out the necessary modifications before obtaining the document.
There are a number of situations in which you will be asked for the Electrical Installation Certificatesuch as: 

1. Al contracting a new electricity supply in a dwelling or business premises. 
2. When carrying out major works affecting the electrical installation. 
3. When you change the activity of a business carried on in a premises. 

In such cases, the EIC aims to ensure that the installation complies with current regulations in matters of safety in use.

In Spain, the Electrical Installation Certificate is a mandatory document. Its requirement is governed by the Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation, which establishes the conditions and regulations for electrical installations in our country.

Don't forget that failure to have an EIC may result in the following fines and financial penaltiesThe installation of the electricity supply and the impossibility of contracting the electricity supply or legalising the installation. Therefore, it is essential that you make sure you comply with these regulations in the situations that require it. 

When is it mandatory to have this document?

1. New facilitiesHave you just installed the wiring in your home, business premises or any other type of property? If so, you need to contract the supply to receive electricity and, for this, the EIC is mandatory. Without it, you will not be able to signing up for an electricity contractwith your retailer. 
2. Changes. In some cases, it is necessary to make substantial modifications to the electrical system, for example, those related to the distribution of circuits. In these cases, it will be essential to make a new EIC to endorse the updates carried out. 
3. Increase in contracted power. Sometimes, the power you have contracted falls short and you need to increase it. If this increase exceeds the maximum established by the professional in your current EIC, you will have to obtain a new bulletin. 
4. Periodic review. Buildings for community use, such as neighbourhood associations, must be inspected from time to time, specifically every 10 years if the building is less than 25 years old, and every 5 years if it is more than 25 years old. Specifically, every 10 years if the building is less than 25 years old, and every 5 years if it is more than 25 years old. In public premises, such as bars, restaurants or shopping centres, the inspection must be carried out every 5 years. 
5. LegalisationIf you have carried out an installation without being authorised or you do not have the corresponding certificate and you want to bring it into compliance, it is essential to apply for the CIE. 
6. Sale or rental of real estate. In this case, it is important to be clear that it is not compulsory to present the bulletin when selling or renting a property in Spain. However, it is highly recommended to have this document to avoid problems and ensure that everything is in order.

To apply for and obtain an Electrical Installation Certificate in Spain, follow the steps below: 

1. Contact an authorised electrical installer. It is essential to hire a certified technician, i.e. one who has the validation of the competent Administration. He or she will be in charge of guaranteeing the quality and safety of the electrical installation. In this regard, the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism draws up a list of professionals approved to carry out this work. You can find your installer on this list or through references and recommendations. 
2. Inspection and preparation of the certificate. The installer will analyse each aspect of the installation in detail to assess its condition and whether it complies with the regulations established in the Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulations (REBT). If he concludes that it meets all the necessary requirements, the technician will issue and sign the CIE. 
3. ICN Register. Once you have obtained the certificate, the electrical installer will register it with the General Directorate of Industry, Energy and Mines of the corresponding autonomous community. From that moment on, the document will be legal and there will be official proof of its issue. 

Please note that the electricity bulletin does not last forever, as it is valid for a period of 20 years from date of issueIn addition, you have to consider the price. The cost The cost of this certificate varies depending on factors such as complexity, the size of the property and the tariff of the electrical installer. In general, it is usually between €100 and €300.