At AT – Arquitectes Tècnics, we understand the importance of taking immediate action when serious or very serious deficiencies are detected during the Technical Building Inspection (ITE).
On this page, we’ll provide you with a complete guide to the urgent measures you need to take in order to address these deficiencies and ensure the safety of your building.
The Building Certificate of Aptitude is an essential document that confirms a building complies with structural safety and maintenance regulations.
This certificate is a key indicator that the building is safe and meets current regulations in Catalonia.
Apto (No Deficiencies): Issued when the building fully complies with all regulations and specific safety requirements in Catalonia. Valid for 10 years.
Apto (Minor Deficiencies): Issued when minor deficiencies are found that require preventive or corrective maintenance. Valid for 10 years.
Provisional Apt (Significant Deficiencies): Issued when significant deficiencies are detected that do not pose an imminent risk to the stability of the building or the safety of people, but affect its functionality and health standards. Corrective action is required. Valid for 6 years, with reviews every 2 years to carry out the Verification Report and maintain its validity.
Precautionary Apt (Serious or Very Serious Deficiencies): Issued when serious or very serious deficiencies are found that pose an imminent risk to the stability of the building or the safety of people. Urgent Measures must be implemented to eliminate the risk, and both the property owner and the City Council must be notified. Once the Urgent Measures are in place, the Certificate of Aptitude can be processed. Valid for 3 years, with reviews every 12 months to carry out the Verification Report and maintain its validity.
Denied (Serious or Very Serious Deficiencies): Issued when serious deficiencies are detected that represent an imminent risk to the building’s stability or to people’s safety, and Urgent Measures have not been taken to eliminate the danger.
Trust AT – Arquitectes Tècnics to certify your space and guarantee a safe and worry-free life. Let’s make your home a place that meets the highest standards of habitability!
