Plumbing
General Liability Insurance (RC)
Mandatory insurance for professional technicians covering damages their work might cause.
What is General Liability Insurance (RC)?
General Liability (RC) is the insurance that a self-employed professional or company must have to cover accidental damages to third parties resulting from their work. If a plumber causes a flood, the liability insurance pays.
When you encounter it in an emergency & typical cost
Any technician you call MUST have active liability insurance. If they don't, do not hire them. Typical coverage: €300,000-600,000 per claim.
Arrival within 20-35 minutes
Related technical terms
Water Leak →
Uncontrolled escape of water at any point in the installation: visible, hidden, or silent loss.
Electrical Certificate (CIE) →
Official electrical installation certificate signed by an authorized installer. Required to activate electricity service.
Boiler Maintenance →
Mandatory inspection by an authorized technician, every 2 years for natural gas according to Spanish regulations.