Norwegian Building Authority

The Norwegian Building Authority (Norwegian: Direktoratet for byggkvalitet) is a Norwegian government agency responsible for managing laws and rules related to building and construction, authorises rules related to documentation of construction materials and their properties, as well as approving companies related to the Plan and Building Act. The agency gives however jurisdiction to local municipalities, along with the County Governor, in appealing individual building permits.

Norwegian Building Authority
Direktoratet for byggkvalitet
Agency overview
Superseding agency
  • Statens byggtekniske etat
JurisdictionGovernment of Norway
HeadquartersOslo
Agency executive
  • Per-Arne Horne, Director General
Parent agencyNorwegian Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Websitedibk.no

Previously the National Office of Building Technology and Administration (Statens bygningstekniske etat), since 1 January 2012, the office is named the Norwegian Building Authority (Direktoratet for byggkvalitet).

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