The regulations governing the Technical Building Inspection (ITE) in Spain are established by Royal Decree-law 8/2011.
The ITE is mandatory for buildings over 50 years old, verifying their condition and detecting deficiencies. Owners must hire a qualified technician to carry out the inspection.
The consequences of not completing the ITE can be serious, affecting property sales and mortgage procedures.
The submission of the ITE is the responsibility of the building’s owners.
The regulations governing the Technical Building Inspection are established under Royal Decree-law 8/2011 of July 1, together with the different municipal ordinances applied in each jurisdiction.
These regulations are crucial to ensure the safety and preservation of buildings throughout Spain.
The Technical Building Inspection is regulated by Royal Decree-law 8/2011, which sets out the obligations and procedures building owners must follow to comply with the ITE.
Additionally, municipal ordinances complement these regulations at the local level.
The main objective of the ITE is to assess the compliance of buildings with legally required conditions of safety, health, accessibility, and appearance.
Through this inspection, potential deficiencies can be identified and corrected to keep the building in legally required condition.
Building owners are responsible for ensuring the ITE is carried out, and must hire a qualified technician to perform the inspection.
If the resulting report reveals deficiencies, owners are required to complete the necessary conservation works within the established deadline to keep the building in optimal condition.
