Section 1 · Legal framework
What DL 97/2017 Requires
The three pillars of the legal obligation: what it mandates, who is responsible, and what document it produces.
Inspect OS PROPERTY INSPECTION
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Obligation
Periodic inspection mandatory
DL 97/2017, Art. 21 — Pre-2018 residential installations must be inspected by 26 Aug 2028 or at 20 years, then every 5 years. Post-2018 installations: first inspection at 10 years. Non-residential buildings (UT III–XII) every 3 years.
DL 97/2017, Art. 21 · Diário da República
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Responsible party
Property owner / landlord
The obligation rests with the owner regardless of occupation. In rental properties, the landlord is responsible unless a specific written agreement specifies otherwise.
DL 97/2017, Art. 21(2) · Civil Code provisions
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Document
Boletim de Inspeção
The legal document proving compliance. Issued exclusively by DGEG-accredited EIGs. Required by all gas distributors to maintain or restore supply.
DL 97/2017 · DGEG registry · Required by distributors