A public charging station can only start charging cars after acceptance by the Office of Technical Inspection (UDT). We explain how the process works, which documents you need and how long it usually takes.
Who needs UDT acceptance
Technical inspection applies mainly to public charging stations, meaning ones that any driver can use, for example at a shop, hotel or car park. Before it is first put into service, such a station undergoes an acceptance inspection. After that, UDT issues a decision permitting it to be operated.
If you are planning a station only for your own fleet or employees, the requirements may be different. They depend on who will use it and on what terms. In that case, it is best to check before you buy the device.
Which documents to prepare
Most documents are supplied by the station manufacturer. Before submitting the application, check that you have the full set:
- an EU declaration of conformity,
- an operating manual in Polish,
- the device's technical data sheet,
- an error code table,
- the station's power supply diagram,
- a photo or template of the rating plate,
- reports of electrical measurements of the power supply installation, carried out after installation.
Missing documents are the most common reason why acceptance drags on. That is why every Powerizer station comes with the full set of documents needed for acceptance.
UDT acceptance step by step
- Preparing the documents. You collect the manufacturer's documents and the installation test reports.
- Application to UDT. You submit an application for a technical inspection to the relevant UDT branch.
- On-site inspection. A UDT inspector checks the station and the documents in the presence of a representative of the company that will operate it.
- Decision. After a successful inspection, UDT issues a decision permitting the station to be operated.
- Registration in EIPA. A public station is registered in EIPA, the Polish alternative fuels infrastructure register, which publishes information such as charging prices and availability.
How long charging station acceptance takes
Installing the station itself often takes one or two days. The inspection date depends on the UDT schedule in your region. With complete documentation, the whole process can usually be closed within about 30 days of submitting the application.
Remember that once in service, the station remains under UDT supervision, so it is worth keeping documents and reports in one place.
What to watch out for
- Incomplete manufacturer documentation. Cheaper imported devices often lack a Polish-language manual or an error code table.
- No installation test reports. Without measurements of the power supply installation, the inspection cannot be completed.
- Changes after acceptance. Moving or rebuilding the station may require a new inspection.
UDT acceptance with no formalities on your side
If you would rather not deal with the formalities, we can take on the role of charge point operator. We prepare the documents, submit the application, attend the inspection and register the station in EIPA. Read more on the page turnkey charge point operator.