What Does the Municipal Inspection Check?

And Why It’s Important to Be Prepared Before They Arrive!

When inspections are mentioned, most employers immediately think of taxes, fiscalization, and accounting obligations. However, the municipal inspection is not concerned with your financial records — but with what is visible on the outside.

Signs, advertisements, public spaces, noise... all of these can be grounds for a fine, even if your paperwork is perfectly in order.

Here is an overview of what a municipal inspector most often checks:

1. WORKING HOURS MUST BE REGISTERED

The first thing an inspector looks for is the Decision on Working Hours.

• The document must be certified and in line with the prescribed form.
• The inspector will also verify whether you are actually operating within the registered working hours.

2. COMPLIANCE WITH NOISE REGULATIONS

If you operate in a residential area or your business involves music, you are obliged to comply with prescribed noise limitation measures.

Just one neighbor’s complaint is enough for the inspector to come on-site.

3. USE OF PUBLIC AREAS AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

Do you place:

• a temporary stall,
• a kiosk,
• a terrace or any structure on public property?

You need a permit for this. The inspector checks whether you have one and may order the immediate removal of the structure if the documentation is not in order.

4. PERMITS FOR ADVERTISEMENTS AND SIGNS

Many types of advertisements require a special permit, including:

• the company name and sign on the building,
• PVC foils on shop windows,
• illuminated signs,
• façade billboards and rooftop advertisements.

All of these require approval from the competent authority. Without it, the advertisement will be removed, and you will bear the cost.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Our legal team has many years of experience in obtaining all types of permits and handling procedures related to municipal inspections.

We know:

• how to avoid fines,
• how to quickly obtain all necessary approvals,
• and how to make sure your business is fully compliant with regulations.