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Never let the periodic inspection of your gas installation lapse
Gas installations in Colombia must undergo a periodic inspection by an ONAC-accredited body within the deadlines of Resolución CREG 059 de 2012 (section 3.1 of Resolución 90902 de 2013). The user pays for it; it ends in a certificate of conformity, and a critical defect leads to supply suspension.
Resolución 90902 de 2013 of Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy issued the Technical Regulation for fuel gas supply installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Its purpose is to set the requirements for the design, construction and maintenance stages of those installations, in order to prevent safety risks and protect life and health, and to set the obligations of accredited certification and inspection bodies (section 1). It applies to conformity assessment on the occasion of the prior inspection, the periodic inspection, alterations or an inspection requested by the user (section 2).
The periodic inspection (revisión periódica) is an inspection of installations in service, belonging to the maintenance stage. It must be carried out by a certification body or an inspection body accredited by ONAC for this activity, within the deadlines set in Resolución CREG 059 de 2012 or whichever rule amends or replaces it (section 3.1, definitions). Under the Distribution Code quoted in the resolution, the user must have the periodic inspection done between the minimum and the maximum periodic inspection deadlines, using accredited inspection bodies or the distribution company; the cost is borne by the user and the distributor is responsible for checking that the user complies (section 5.23 of the General Annex to Resolución CREG 067 de 1995, as amended by Resolución CREG 059 de 2012, quoted in the recitals).
In residential and commercial buildings the periodic inspection follows the single inspection procedure in Annex 2 of the Regulation (section 4.3), and conformity is shown by a certificate of conformity or inspection results report issued by an ONAC-accredited body, signed by the certifier, with a copy to the user (section 4.4). In industrial buildings the periodic inspection checks that a maintenance programme for the plant exists and is kept current and that it includes, at a minimum, leak-tightness and pressure tests of the piping, verification of anti-corrosion measures and earthing tests (section 5.3), and it likewise ends in a certificate of conformity (section 5.4).
At a glance
| What it is | An inspection of installations in service, at the maintenance stage (section 3.1 of Resolución 90902 de 2013) |
|---|---|
| When | Within the deadlines of Resolución CREG 059 de 2012 or its replacement: between the minimum and the maximum periodic inspection deadlines (section 3.1; section 5.23 of the Distribution Code quoted in the recitals) |
| Who performs it | A certification or inspection body accredited by ONAC, or the distribution company directly as an accredited body or through accredited contractors (section 3.1; recitals) |
| Outcome | A certificate of conformity or inspection results report signed by the certifier, with a copy to the user (sections 4.4 and 5.4) |
| Industrial buildings | A current maintenance programme with leak-tightness, pressure, corrosion-control and earthing tests is verified (section 5.3) |
| Cost | Borne by the user (section 5.23 of the Distribution Code, quoted in the recitals) |
| Oversight | Superintendency of Industry and Commerce and mayors over the Regulation; Superintendency of Residential Public Services over distributors carrying out periodic inspections (Article 3) |
The specific minimum and maximum deadlines are set by Resolución CREG 059 de 2012 or the rule that replaces it; confirm with your distributor the deadline that applies to each installation and record it as the expiry date.
Who is responsible?
The user of the installation: they must have the periodic inspection done within the deadline and bear its cost; the distributor is responsible for checking that this obligation is met (section 5.23 of the Distribution Code, quoted in the recitals of Resolución 90902 de 2013). The inspection itself is carried out by an ONAC-accredited body (section 3.1).
If the deadline passes
Resolución 90902 de 2013 assigns oversight and control of the Technical Regulation to the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce and, within their jurisdictions, to mayors, and oversight of the carrying out of periodic inspections by distribution companies to the Superintendency of Residential Public Services (Article 3). In addition, where the inspection finds a critical defect, the Regulation provides for the distributor to suspend the gas supply to the user immediately (section 3.1, definition of critical defect). The specific consequences of missing the maximum deadline are set in CREG regulation, not in this resolution.
Carbon monoxide detector
On the occasion of the periodic inspection, and whenever additional gas appliances are installed, the user must be told that the installation can be fitted with a carbon monoxide detector; whether to install one is the user's free decision (Article 1 of Resolución 90902 de 2013).
Tracking it with ExpirySuite
- Add each installation (site, premises, plant or building with a gas supply) as a record and enter as the expiry date the periodic inspection deadline notified by the distributor or shown on your certificate of conformity.
- Email reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before and on the day, leaving time to engage the accredited inspection body and, if there are findings, to fix them before the deadline.
- The building manager or the inspection body can upload the new certificate of conformity through a secure link that is valid for 14 days and needs no account.
- Assign the maintenance manager or the site administrator as the responsible person; if an inspection lapses, managers get further reminders 3, 7 and 14 days later.
Frequently asked questions
- How often is the periodic gas installation inspection due?
- Within the deadlines set in Resolución CREG 059 de 2012 or whichever rule amends or replaces it, between the minimum and the maximum periodic inspection deadlines (section 3.1 of Resolución 90902 de 2013 and section 5.23 of the Distribution Code quoted in its recitals). Confirm the deadline for each installation with your distributor.
- Who may carry out the inspection?
- A certification body or an inspection body accredited by ONAC for this activity; also the distribution company, directly as an accredited body or through its accredited contractors (section 3.1; section 5.23 of the Distribution Code quoted in the recitals).
- Who pays for the inspection?
- The cost of the periodic inspection is borne by the user (section 5.23 of the Distribution Code, quoted in the recitals of Resolución 90902 de 2013).
- What document do I get at the end?
- A certificate of conformity or inspection results report issued by the accredited body, signed by the certifier, with a copy for the user (sections 4.4 and 5.4 of Resolución 90902 de 2013).
- What is different for an industrial plant?
- In industrial buildings the periodic inspection checks that a maintenance programme exists and is kept current and that it includes, at a minimum, leak-tightness and pressure tests of the piping, verification of anti-corrosion measures and earthing tests (section 5.3).
Sources
Last checked: Oct 7, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.
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Reminders on time
Email alerts at 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before each periodic inspection of indoor gas installation (certificate of conformity) (Colombia) expires, plus overdue escalation to managers.
Assign an owner
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