Construction and technical report (ITE) — This is an official technical document, certified by a competent technical specialist, which certifies the location of the building and its technical condition in accordance with current regulations.
WHAT IS THE POINT?
This is a conclusion about the technical condition of a building, which contains information regarding the technical condition of both its general elements and the energy characteristics of its thermal protection shell (roof, facades and thermal protection elements). The inspection allows you to identify possible damage or deterioration of the building and analyze its energy status in order to determine what repair and restoration measures may be required.
WHAT IS THIS GOVERNED BY?
This is a state standard — Law 8/2013 of June 26 — on urban recovery, renewal and reconstruction, published in the Official State Gazette (Boletín Oficial del Estado, BOE) number 153 of June 27, 2013. Section I of this law is devoted to the “Conclusion on the valuation of real estate,” and the most interesting articles in it are the following:
- Article 4 - Conclusion on real estate valuation
- Article 5 - Administrative approval
- Article 6 - Preparation for the conclusion on the valuation of real estate
- First transitional provision - Calendar for the execution of the real estate valuation report
- Eighteenth final provision - Necessary qualifications for signing a real estate appraisal report
WHEN IS THIS REQUIRED?
The conclusion is mandatory for building owners (as determined by government agencies) in the following cases:
- when seeking help for the restoration and reconstruction of common elements of residential buildings;
- if the building was built more than 50 years ago;
- every 5 years after the above 50 years;
- not necessary, but highly recommended in case of changes to design elements.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO DO THIS?
Owners of real estate located in residential areas or residential buildings over 50 years old. This does not apply to single-family houses, unless required by regional or municipal regulations.
WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN?
The construction and technical report (ITE or ICE) first of all identifies the property by cadastral number and must contain detailed information on the following points:
- assessment of the technical condition of the building;
- assessment of the essential conditions for universal accessibility and non-discrimination of persons with disabilities in access to and subsequent use of the building, in accordance with applicable regulations that determine whether the building is suitable for appropriate improvements or no;
- energy performance certificateof the building with identification label and registration with the competent authorities.