Rules and guidance
Explore what to check when assessing a property, renovating, renting out space or planning to build. Choose a topic and read the original guidance.
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Understand the property
Plans, building limits, boundaries, access and site conditions.
Selected sources in Norwegian
- PBL §29-4 — Avstand til nabogrense
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- Byggegrense langs offentlig veg
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- Bebygd areal (BYA / %-BYA)
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- Flom og skred (sikkerhet mot naturfare)
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Renovate or change use
Approved drawings, use changes, extensions and older homes.
Selected sources in Norwegian
- DiBK — veiviser for bruksendring
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- Tiltak som krever søknad og tillatelse
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- TEK17 §13-10 — Fukt fra grunnen
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- TEK17 §11-13 — Utgang fra branncelle
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Rent out space
Lawful room use and when a new dwelling requires an application.
Selected sources in Norwegian
- DiBK — veiviser for bruksendring
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- TEK17 §11-13 — Utgang fra branncelle
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- TEK17 §12-7 — Utforming av rom og annet oppholdsareal
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- TEK17 §13-2 — Ventilasjon i boligbygning
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Split a plot
Planning rules, access, utilities and new parcel boundaries.
Selected sources in Norwegian
- Tiltak som krever søknad og tillatelse
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- Oppmålingsforretning ved ny grunneiendom
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- Byggegrense langs offentlig veg
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- TEK17 §15-8 — Utvendig avløpsanlegg med ledningsnett
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Building techniques
Structure, moisture, insulation, ventilation, water and electricity.
Selected sources in Norwegian
- TEK17 §10-2 — Konstruksjonssikkerhet
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- TEK17 §13-10 — Fukt fra grunnen
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- TEK17 §13-2 — Ventilasjon i boligbygning
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- TEK17 §15-6 — Innvendig avløpsinstallasjon
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- FEL §12 — Kontroll, erklæring om samsvar og dokumentasjon
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Applications and documents
Application duties, professional roles, neighbour notices and forms.
Selected sources in Norwegian
- Tiltak som krever søknad og tillatelse
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- Søknadspliktige tiltak uten ansvarlige foretak
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- Tiltak unntatt fra søknad og tillatelse
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- Ansvar i byggesaker
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- Nabovarsel
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