SCIOS Scope 12 Inspection in Arnhem and Gelderland | Solarif Risk Management
Safety and certainty for your commercial solar panel installation.
Is your solar system truly safe and fully insurable?
With an independent SCIOS Scope 12 inspection (Arnhem) by Solarif Risk Management, you reduce fire risks and avoid issues with your insurer. We are based in Arnhem, SCIOS-certified, and KIWA-audited. For years, we’ve conducted Scope 12 inspections – from rooftop systems with just 50 panels to utility-scale solar parks over 50 MW.
Choose certainty. Let the Scope 12 specialist from Arnhem inspect your installation.
What is a SCIOS Scope 12 inspection?
A Scope 12 inspection is an independent safety inspection of the entire photovoltaic (PV) installation carried out in accordance with the SCIOS inspection regime. It primarily focuses on fire safety, electrical risks, and the technical reliability of the system.
A certified SCIOS Scope 12 inspector performs the inspection following the Scope 12 guidelines, which are based on NEN 1010, NEN 3140, and SCIOS Technical Document 18.
A Scope 12 inspection helps to minimise safety risks and supports the insurability of the installation.
Why a Scope 12 inspection?
The key reasons to consider a Scope 12 inspection are:
✅ Minimize (fire) risks
✅ Timely detection of technical defects
✅ Ensure safety and quality of the PV-installation
✅ Ensure quality of installation work
✅ Meet insurance requirements
Scope 12 inspection for commercial PV installations
A Scope 12 inspection is strongly recommended and is often required in practice by insurers or through contractual agreements. This applies to all types of commercial PV installations, regardless of location or configuration, including:
- Rooftop installations on commercial buildings
- Ground-mounted solar parks
- Floating solar installations
- Building-intergrated PV systems (BIPV)
- Solar carports
- Integrated systems (e.g. on greenhouse structures)
Who is Scope 12 mandatory or recommended for?
- Companies and property owners with solar panels
- Operators of solar parks
- Investors in renewable energy projects
- PV installers on behalf of their clients
- Energy cooperatives and farmers with PV systems
Avoid uninsured risks – get your Scope 12 quote within 48 hours.
Our Scope 12 approach in 7 clear steps:
- Preparation
You provide the layout plan, ballast plan, and load-bearing calculation. - Inspection plan
We create a custom plan according to SCIOS standards. - Site visit
Inspection by our own certified Scope 12 inspectors. - Reporting
Clear report with findings and concrete recommendations. - Repair & Re-inspection
If necessary, we conduct a quick follow-up inspection. - SCIOS Notification
Your system is officially registered. - Certified
You receive an official Scope 12 certificate.
What do we inspect during a Scope 12 inspection?
A Scope 12 inspection verifies whether your solar power system has been installed safely and correctly. This is essential for fire safety, insurability, and the optimal performance of your system.
Our Scope 12 inspection includes:
✅ Visual inspection of solar panels, DC cabling, and inverters
✅ Measuring insulation resistance, leakage currents, and string voltages
✅ Verification of roof load-bearing calculations and ballast plan
✅ Inspection of safety components
✅ Assessment of the quality of installation work
Initial and periodic Scope 12 inspections
EBI – Initial Special Inspection
Right after commissioning. For a safe start.
PI – Periodic Inspection (every 5 years)
Prevent deferred maintenance and keep your system safe and insurable.
Not sure when your last inspection was? We’ll check it for free.
Why customers choose Solarif Risk Management!
Secure your installation, meet insurance demands, and avoid risks. Here’s why others chose us – and why you should too:
✅ SCIOS-certified Scope 12 inspection company
✅ Based in Arnhem, active throughout Gelderland and beyond
✅ 100% independent – no conflict of interest
✅ In-house Scope 12 inspectors: from inspection to report
✅ Extensive experience with complex PV systems
✅ Fast service, clear communication, professional
Customer references
Solisplan
“Thanks to Solarif, we can offer Scope 12 inspections to our clients and provide targeted insurance advice. A valuable combination.”
Solarparking
“By expanding to Scope 12 inspections, Solarif became our trusted point of contact for aftercare and O&M.”
Join hundreds of satisfied customers.
What does a Scope 12 inspection cost?
The cost depends on several factors:
- Type and size of the installation
Larger solar farms or complex systems require more inspection time.
- Number of distribution boxes
More electrical distribution boxes increase inspection costs.
- Location and accessibility
Difficult to access installations may incur additional costs.
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Service Area
We are based in Arnhem and serve the entire region, including:
✅ Nijmegen, Apeldoorn and Tiel
✅ Ede, Barneveld and Wageningen
✅ Doetinchem, Zutphen and Harderwijk
✅ Surrounding areas in Gelderland
Outside Gelderland? No problem. We inspect there too!
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In this document:
✅ The 12 critical points for a safe and insurable PV system
✅ For installers, operators, and owners
✅ Practical and immediately applicable
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📍 Solarif Risk Management – Arnhem
📧 Email: riskmanagement@solarif.com
☎️ Call us at: +31 (0)26 711 5050
Frequently Asked Questions
Not by law, but required by most insurers for commercial solar panel installations.
In principle, a Scope 12 inspection should be carried out every five years. However, the exact frequency may vary depending on specific requirements of the insurer(s). It is therefore always advisable to check the terms and conditions of your insurance.
Yes, a Scope 12 inspection should be carried out by a SCIOS-certified company and certified Scope 12 inspectors. In addition, it’s important that the Scope 12 inspection is carried out by an independent company.
Before we perform a Scope 12 inspection, we first ask you to provide the necessary documentation. This includes the laying plan, cable plan, ballast plan, installation details, and also a load-bearing construction calculation.
These documents are essential to assess whether the PV installation is connected correctly. Once all the required documentation is received, we draw up an inspection plan. This plan gives you advance insight into the inspection process and what to expect. We then start the inspection.
