Building control and building permits

Building control is an official activity. The municipal building control authority is responsible for supervising construction and compliance with plans, as well as for supervising the built environment. Construction and building control are regulated by the Building Act and Decree, as well as by numerous other regulations and provisions.

Building permits

Permits under the Building Act include building permits, landscape work permits, demolition permits and demolition notification procedures.

Information model-based permit processing

Building permits can now also be applied for using an information model. On this page, you will find instructions on information model content and permit point transactions.

Projects exempt from building permits

On this page, you will find information about projects exempt from building permits.

Construction-related instructions and forms

On this page, you will find instructions and forms for preparing permit documents.

Building permit fees

On this page, you will find information about fees charged by building control authorities and other authorities.

Public notices and announcements concerning building control and zoning

See the permit decisions and announcements that have been granted.

Monitoring of the built environment

The municipal building control authority monitors the condition of the built environment. Read more!

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Building order

The Tuusula building regulations govern construction in the Tuusula area. According to the Building Act, municipalities must have building regulations.