Background & Purpose
Previous rules from 2022 regarding certified building design companies never gained practical traction. To fix this, the government proposed a new system to better control technical requirements and construction quality.
The Decision
The parliament approved the new rules, which replace the old certification system with a new role called 'building assessor' to ensure better oversight during construction.
Does this affect you?
- Construction companies: They must adapt to the new role of building assessors and follow stricter control plans during their projects.
- Property developers: They will experience a more structured oversight process that aims to prevent technical errors in new buildings.
In Practice
- The role of 'certified building design company' is replaced by the new 'building assessor' role.
- Building assessors will now have the authority to control the actual implementation of building projects, not just the design phase.
- Requirements for control plans are strengthened to ensure buildings meet all technical safety standards.
- Decisions made by certification bodies are now clearly defined as public authority decisions, meaning they can be appealed by affected parties.