# Polish property maintenance and safety regulations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-property-maintenance-and-safety-regulations > Updated: 2026-10-05T11:12:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4. In Poland, new regulatory requirements have been established regarding rainwater management and building safety inspections. Property owners must manage rainwater by absorbing it into the ground, discharging it into municipal sewage systems via contract, or collecting it in sealed tanks to avoid certain permit requirements. Regarding building maintenance, the National Chamber of Chimney Sweeps has mandated that all periodic chimney inspections be documented via an electronic protocol (e-protocol) in the Central Register of Emission of Buildings (CEEB). Since September 2023, the General Construction Supervision Office (GUNB) has clarified that paper documents are no longer sufficient to replace the electronic record. Under Polish building law, property owners and managers are required to conduct annual technical inspections of gas installations and chimney systems, including smoke, exhaust, and ventilation ducts. These mandatory checks must be completed within every calendar year, though they do not necessarily need to occur exactly 365 days apart. Failure to comply with these safety regulations can result in fines, with some reports noting potential penalties of up to 500 PLN. Specific cleaning frequencies vary by installation type: ventilation ducts require at least one cleaning per year, exhaust ducts for gas or liquid appliances require twice a year (every six months), and smoke ducts for solid fuel devices (such as wood or coal) may require quarterly cleaning. For single-family homeowners, these inspections are necessary to prevent fire risks and carbon monoxide poisoning. In 2026, the cost for an inspection including an e-protocol typically ranges from 150 to 450 PLN. To prevent fraud, authorities advise residents to verify that professionals carry proper identification featuring a photo, membership register number, and a hologram. Additionally, local authorities are legally required to inspect septic tanks and private sewage treatment plants at least once every two years to verify waste collection contracts. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Poland mandates annual chimney inspections and electronic reporting Polish property owners must conduct annual chimney inspections and record them electronically in the CEEB. Failure to comply can lead to fines of up to 500 PLN. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-mandates-annual-chimney-inspections-and-electronic-reporting ### 2026-10-02: Poland mandates annual chimney and gas installation inspections Property owners in Poland are legally required to conduct annual inspections of gas installations and chimney systems, with costs borne by the owner and results recorded in the CEEB registry. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-mandatory-inspections-for-septic-tanks-and-chimneys ### 2026-09-18: Chimney inspection costs and requirements for Polish homeowners Polish single-family homeowners must conduct annual chimney inspections to ensure safety. Costs in 2026 range from 150 to 450 PLN, and failure to comply may result in a 500 PLN fine. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chimney-inspection-costs-and-requirements-for-polish-homeowners ### 2026-09-10: Poland: Regulations for rainwater management and chimney inspections Polish property owners face strict requirements for rainwater management and chimney inspections, with mandatory electronic documentation in the CEEB for chimney safety. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-regulations-for-rainwater-management-and-chimney-inspections --- Cite as: Polish property maintenance and safety regulations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-property-maintenance-and-safety-regulations