Operators of systems above 70 kW
The obligation applies to operators of heating systems with a combined effective rated output above 70 kW — or, in their absence, to the owners.
Energy inspection · Above 70 kW
Mandatory energy inspectionof heating systems above 70 kW.
Under the Hungarian Energy Efficiency Act, every heating (and combined heating-and-ventilation) system operating with heat generators above 70 kW effective rated output must undergo a periodic energy inspection. BIMLine Gépész Kft. handles the entire process for you — from the on-site survey to the filing with the authority.
The deadline has passed!
For systems commissioned before 2022, the deadline for the first inspection expired on31 December 2025. Non-compliance may be finedHUF 150,000–600,000 depending on category, and repeated non-compliance may be fined at a 150% increased rate. Those who catch up now can still settle their obligation before an official inspection.
Who is affected
Operators and owners — regardless of building type.
Every building type is affected
Office buildings, industrial halls, residential blocks, institutions, commercial and healthcare buildings — regardless of the building’s function.
Due every 4 or 8 years
For companies subject to the large-company energy audit obligation the inspection is due every 4 years; otherwise every 8 years.
New systems: within 1 year
For new systems, the first inspection must be carried out within 1 year of commissioning.
Exemption with building automation
Operators of a suitable building automation and control system may be exempt — we survey and document this as well.
What we inspect
From the heat generator to the operating practice.
Efficiency and condition of the heat generators (boilers, heat pumps, heating centres)
Sizing check: comparison of the installed capacity with the building’s actual heating demand — recorded on the basis of the operator’s experience
Energy efficiency of the controls, heat distribution and pumping
Assessment of the operation and maintenance practice
Recommendations: cost-effective operational and investment measures to reduce consumption
Legal background in brief
From the EU directive to the official filing.
EU basis
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD, 2010/31/EU, as amended by (EU) 2018/844) — mandatory inspection of heating and air-conditioning systems above 70 kW.
Hungarian rules
Act LVII of 2015 on Energy Efficiency and its implementing decrees — including Government Decree 666/2020 (XII. 28.) and ITM Decree 19/2021 (IV. 14.) — content and frequency of the inspection, qualification requirements and sanctions.
What does it cover?
The obligation is not limited to heating systems: periodic energy inspection is required for the accessible parts of a) heating systems or combined space-heating and ventilation systems with an effective rated output above 70 kW, and b) air-conditioning systems or combined air-conditioning and ventilation systems above 70 kW.
Who may carry it out?
Only a professional registered with the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers holding an energy-inspector qualification.
Filing
The result of the inspection must be recorded in a report and uploaded to the official register (the “climate gas” database) — we take care of this too.
How we work
Three simple steps — your only task is the appointment and site access.
1
Data reconciliation
A short data request about the equipment (type, capacity, number of units), followed by scheduling a joint appointment.
2
On-site inspection
Approx. 30–40 minutes per unit, without disturbing operation. Data is recorded in our in-house digital audit software.
3
Report and filing
A statutory report, filing with the authority, and an automatic reminder of the next due date.
Transparent pricing
Fixed fees with no hidden costs — calculate in advance.
The price covers the base fee, the fee for additional units and the travel. Departing from Budapest; the travel fee is calculated from the site’s postcode.
Please enter a valid Hungarian postcode (4 digits) and a number of units between 1 and 10.
- Base fee (includes the inspection of the first unit)
- Additional units
- Travel
Indicative total
Net, indicative total excluding VAT. The price covers the base fee, the fee for additional units and the travel — with no hidden costs. For multiple sites or more than 10 units we provide an individual quote. A final, binding offer is sent by e-mail.
Request a quote for this siteIndicative prices — by distance and number of units
| Distance (from Budapest) | 1 unit | 3 units | 5 units | 10 units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 km | HUF 144,000 | HUF 264,000 | HUF 384,000 | HUF 684,000 |
| 100 km | HUF 168,000 | HUF 288,000 | HUF 408,000 | HUF 708,000 |
| 150 km | HUF 192,000 | HUF 312,000 | HUF 432,000 | HUF 732,000 |
Prices are indicative net totals excluding VAT, covering the base fee, the fee for additional units and the travel. For multiple sites or more than 10 units we provide an individual quote. The offer contains no hidden costs.
Why BIMLine
Digital audit software, full administration.
In-house audit software
We carry out the inspection with our own digital system: the data recorded on site produces an error-free, uniform report — faster and more accurately than on paper.
Full administration
We do not just survey: we prepare the statutory report and complete the filing with the authority as well. Your only task is providing the appointment and site access.
Qualified engineering expertise
The inspection is carried out by a building services engineer registered with the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers, with many years of design and energy audit experience.
Free deadline tracking
Our system keeps track of due dates and flags the next mandatory inspection in time — our clients never miss a deadline again and never risk a fine.
References
Among others: the energy inspection of a 15,000 m² shopping centre, heating modernisation of university buildings, and mechanical design of industrial and healthcare facilities.
Frequently asked questions
What operators ask first.
What counts as a system above 70 kW?
Heating (and combined heating-and-ventilation) systems operating with heat generators whose combined effective rated output exceeds 70 kW. The obligation also extends to air-conditioning and combined air-conditioning and ventilation systems above 70 kW.
When was it due? Are we late?
For systems commissioned before 2022, the deadline for the first inspection expired on 31 December 2025. Those who catch up now can settle their obligation before an official inspection — non-compliance may be fined HUF 150,000–600,000 depending on category, and repeated non-compliance may be fined at a 150% increased rate.
How often must it be repeated?
Every 4 years for companies subject to the large-company energy audit obligation, otherwise every 8 years. For new systems the first inspection is due within 1 year of commissioning. Our system tracks the next due date free of charge, and we notify you in time.
Can we be exempt from the obligation?
Yes: operators of a suitable building automation and control system may be exempt. Whether your system meets the conditions of exemption is something we survey and document on site.
How long does it take, and does it disturb operations?
The on-site inspection takes approx. 30–40 minutes per unit, without disturbing operation — the system does not need to be shut down.
What does the price include?
Prices are indicative net totals excluding VAT, covering the base fee, the fee for additional units and the travel — with no hidden costs. For multiple sites or more than 10 units we provide an individual quote.
This information does not constitute comprehensive legal advice. Prices are net prices valid in 2026.
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