What is BTI?

BTI, or Bureau of Technical Inventory, is a reduction, which is often found in the field of real estate and construction. For many people, it remains incomprehensible, despite its important role in the lives of those who are dealing with real estate. In this article we will consider what BTI is, what functions it performs and why it is so important in the modern world of real estate.

Content:

1. What is BTI?
2. The role of BTI in modern construction
3. What documents does BTI give out?
4. The process of receiving documents in BTI
   1. Preparation of documents and statements
   2. Application and documents
   3. Application processing
   4. Issuance of documents

What is BTI?

BTI is an abbreviation, which most often means “Bureau of Technical Inventory.” This is an organization engaged in cadastral accounting, technical measurements, assessing the state of buildings and structures, as well as their registration. BTI performs a number of functions, including:

1. Issuance of technical passports for buildings, structures and residential premises.
2. Registration of property of real estate.
3. Design of changes in the design of buildings (redevelopment, reconstruction, etc.).
4. Production of technical measurements and compilation of schemes.

BTI is one of the key real estate organizations. Appeal to BTI is necessary when buying or selling housing, when repairing or modifying it, as well as if it is necessary to establish or confirm ownership of real estate.

The role of BTI in modern construction

In modern construction, BTI performs a number of key functions that relate to both the legal and technical aspects of activity.

• Technical examination and evaluation. BTI conducts a technical examination of buildings and structures, including an assessment of their condition, constructive characteristics and compliance with the declared parameters. This is especially important for assessing the quality of new buildings and their compliance with building standards and standards.
• Registration functions. BTI is engaged in registration of real estate, issuing technical passports and other necessary documentation. This is the main stage in the transfer of real estate from the developer to the owner.
• Accounting for changes. In the reconstruction, redevelopment or modernization of buildings and structures, BTI also plays a key role. It is engaged in the design of all changes, the necessary measurements and updating the documentation.
• Cadastral accounting. BTI is involved in the formation of cadastral registration of real estate objects, which is the basis for taxation and determination of the value of land plots and objects on them.
• Consultations and expert conclusions. BTI specialists can provide consultations on construction, engineering surveys, assessing the state of buildings and other aspects. This can be useful at all stages of the construction process – from design to the operation of the building.
• Permits. In some cases, BTI may be authorized to issue permits to carry out certain types of construction work, especially if it concerns a change in the characteristics of existing real estate objects.

What documents does BTI give out?

BTI issues a number of real estate documents. Here are some of the most common:

• Technical passport of the property. This document contains detailed technical information about the building or residential premises: area, number of rooms, wall materials, number of storeys and so on. The technical passport is one of the main documents when buying, selling or registering real estate rights.
• Certificate of state registration of law. A document confirming ownership or other property right (for example, lease) to a property.
• Extracts from the USRN. Extracts from the Unified State Register of Real Estate (USRN) contain relevant information about the rights to the property, its technical characteristics, restrictions and encumbrances.
• Acts of the examination. If it is necessary to conduct an examination of the state of the building or its individual parts of the BTI, may draw up an act of examination, which will contain a description of the current state of the object and recommendations for its repair or modernization.
• Redevelopment permits. If you plan to change the layout of a residential or non -residential premises, you need to get the appropriate permission from the BTI. It is issued on the basis of a technical conclusion and schemes confirming the compliance of the planning of the building with norms and standards.
• Other documents. Depending on the specific situation, BTI can also issue other documents, for example, acts of acceptance and transfer of buildings, schemes and plans of premises, etc.
• These documents have legal force and are used in the registration of real estate transactions, obtaining permits, determining the tax base, and in a number of other cases.

The process of receiving documents in BTI

The process of obtaining documents in BTI (Bureau of Technical Inventory) in Russia may vary slightly depending on the region and a specific type of document requested, but the general scheme of action usually looks as follows:

Preparation of documents and statements

1. Collection of information: First of all, you need to find out what documents will be required to receive the service you need. This information can be found on the official website of the BTI or check by phone.
2. Application: Fill in the application for the desired document. Usually the statements are typical and are available on the BTI website or directly in the office.
3. Documents: Prepare the necessary documents. As a rule, this is a passport, a certificate of ownership of real estate and other documents depending on a specific situation.

Application and documents

1. Personal submission: documents and application can be submitted personally in the BTI office.
2. Electronic submission: in some cases, documents can be sent via the Internet, if it is provided for by the law and technical capabilities of the BTI.
3. Payment: Usually, for BTI services, a fee is charged, which can be paid in cash in the office or bank transfer.

Application processing

1. Verification of documents: BTI experts check the documents provided and an application for compliance with the legislation.
2. Technical examination: Depending on the type of document requested, it may be required to leave a specialist to an object for measurements, photographs and other procedures.

Issuance of documents

1. Notification: After processing the application, you will be notified of the readiness of documents.
2. Obtaining: Documents can be obtained personally or by mail, depending on the preferences and capabilities of the organization.
3. Signature of acts: Upon receipt of documents, it is usually required to sign acts on the work performed.

Conclusions

BTI (Bureau of Technical Inventory) is an indispensable tool in the world of real estate, which ensures order, law and order and technical transparency in all transactions and transactions related to real estate. Its functions are covered by such important aspects as registration of property rights, assessment of the state of buildings and structures, cadastral accounting and much more. Knowledge of the role and functions of the BTI is necessary for everyone who is dealing with real estate, and helps to ensure honest and legal transactions in the real estate market.