Briefly: what is what?
Initial inspection is carried out once, upon initial commissioning of the systemVerifies that the installation complies with standards and design documentation.
Periodic inspection repeats regularly (usually once a year) and checks the system's functionality during normal operation.
Initial inspection: the first moment
When is it carried out?
Po instalaci alarmu, before putting it into full operationA reasonable time is within 2 weeks of installation.
What is inspected?
- Shoda s projektem - are all sensors in place according to the approved project?
- Installation quality - are cable routes secure? Are connectors actually connected?
- Functionality of all components - Do the sirens sound? Do the sensors respond? Is communication with the PCO possible?
- Security components - are the tamper loops correctly wired?
Price of initial inspection
| Typ objektu | Price |
|---|---|
| Flat (up to 8 zones) | 2 200 Kč |
| House / office (9-20 zones) | 3 200 Kč |
Output
Initial inspection report with stamp and signature. Without it, the insurance company will not accept your application for insurance.
Periodic inspection: operational routine
When is it carried out?
Regularly, most commonly once a yearInsurance companies require the report to be no older than 12 months. You can choose when, e.g. Always in May.
What is inspected?
- Functionality - Do the sirens sound? Are movements registered on the PIR sensors? Do the doors remain closed?
- Batteries and power supply - Is the battery backup in order? Will it last during a power outage?
- Komunikace - is GSM/IP communication active? Is the test alarm being returned from the PCO?
- Visible damage - Are there any broken sensors? Are the sirens loose?
Price of periodic inspection
| Typ objektu | Price |
|---|---|
| Flat (up to 8 zones) | 1 800 Kč |
| House / office (9-20 zones) | 2 500 Kč |
Output
Periodic inspection report. If no defects are found, a simple "compliant" confirmation is sufficient. If minor deficiencies exist (e.g., weak battery), we will list them along with recommendations.
Comparison: table
| Criterion | Initial inspection | Periodic inspection |
|---|---|---|
| When | 1× po instalaci | Every year (once every 12 months) |
| Hloubka | Detailed project verification | Functional test, maintenance |
| Duration | 1,5-3 h | 1-2 h |
| Apartment price | 2 200 Kč | 1 800 Kč |
| Price for a house | 3 200 Kč | 2 500 Kč |
| Povinnost | So that the insurance company can insure | For the insurance company to make a payment |
When both inspections coincide
You have a new alarm and want combine initial and first periodic inspection? They cannot be combined. - The initial inspection verifies installation, the periodic one verifies operation. One without the other makes no sense.
V praxi: The initial inspection is carried out one week after installation., then you can routinely schedule periodic inspections for the coming years.
A typical mistake made by owners
Many owners believe that The initial inspection is unnecessary. - "Let whoever installs it carry out the inspection." Mistake! Initial inspection must be independent on the plumber, verifies that his work was correct.
Author: SafeBee / Let IT Bee s.r.o. · Updated: June 2026