Core question: how often is brandskyddskontroll (fire protection inspection) required? Answer overview
- In Sweden, brandskyddskontroll intervals depend on the type of heating appliance and usage. Common guidance places the interval at every 3 years or every 6 years, with variations based on fuel type, appliance, and residence type. Local authorities or the inspection company (sotare/brandbesiktningsman) will determine or notify about the exact interval for a given installation. The general rule is to be prepared for a 3-year or 6-year cycle, with adjustments possible for specific situations.
Details by key factors
- ELDSTAD (fireplace) types and intervals:
- Local fireplaces used as primary heat source: commonly around 3 years.
- Local fireplaces not the primary heat source: commonly around 6 years.
- Fireplaces in holiday homes: commonly around 6 years.
- These are general guidelines; exact intervals depend on installation specifics and local regulations.
- HEATING PANNOR (heating boilers):
- Solid-fuel burning boilers (wood, pellets, chips): often 3 years.
- Oil or gas boilers: often 6 years.
- These intervals can be influenced by maintenance history and usage patterns.
- KÖKSSPISAR (kitchen stoves) and other small-usage appliances:
- Solid-fuel kitchen stoves: often 3 years.
- Limited-use stoves (not for heating or cooking regularly): often 6 years.
- Fritidshus (holiday homes) generally 6 years.
- Kommunal variation and official guidance:
- Official guidelines (MSB and related authorities) describe general intervals and emphasize that municipalities or fire protection inspectors may set or adjust intervals based on the specific installation and risk assessment. Always check the exact interval for the property with the local authority or the performing installer.
What to do next
- Check the exact interval for a given installation by:
- Consulting the MSB guidance on brandskyddskontroll and the specific appliance type, and
- Asking the local kommune (municipality) or the approved inspector (sotare/brandbesiktningsman) for the precise deadline and any local variations.
If you share the appliance type and usage pattern for your property (e.g., type of fireplace or boiler, primary heating role, and whether it’s a year- round or holiday home), a more precise interval can be estimated.