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Norwegian Building Authority
The Norwegian Building Authority is the national body for building regulations and works to ensure quality in construction.
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Stavanger becomes Norway's first municipality to issue automated building permit decisions, starting with chimney rehabilitation
- Stavanger is the first Norwegian municipality to handle building applications automatically — for now, only chimney renovation applications qualify.
- The municipality receives more than 100 such applications per year. They used to wait in line with complex cases; now they are approved within minutes.
Construction rulesDigitalisationMunicipalities+ 3 more bullets in the app - News article
From 1 October 2026, Norwegian municipalities may use temporary and organisational measures – such as flood gates and periodic road closures – instead of permanent protection against floods and avalanches
- From 1 October 2026, building rules change: municipalities no longer always have to build permanent flood or avalanche defences. They can instead use solutions that can be activated when needed – for example, a flood gate that normally stands open and is closed when a flood warning is issued.
- Other examples include closing roads or areas during high avalanche risk, either following warnings or during set high-risk periods in winter.
Construction rulesMunicipalitiesPlan and area+ 2 more bullets in the app - News article
DiBK director Per-Arne Horne resigns ahead of merger with Husbanken in 2027
- Per-Arne Horne is leaving DiBK (Norwegian Building Authority) to lead the building and property department at Oslo's Planning and Building Agency (PBE), returning to where he worked before joining DiBK.
- Deputy director Hanne Kofstadmoen will serve as acting director from 1 October 2026.
Construction rulesHousing politicsPublic administration+ 3 more bullets in the app - Project description
Comprehensive program at Arendalsuka highlights challenges and solutions in housing construction and building technology with digital access
- Events run over three days: August 11–13, 2024, and are digitally available to reach a wider audience.
- Topics cover housing needs versus vacant dwellings, faster planning processes, climate adaptation of cities, innovation in building regulations, use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to increase construction efficiency, the Building Energy Directive, and technology initiatives for future construction.
Construction rulesDigitalisationHousing politics+ 3 more bullets in the app Home upgrades need greater focus on functionality and adaptation for the elderly
- Per-Arne Horne, Director of the Norwegian Building Authority, highlights ongoing prioritization of home renovations despite tighter finances, spending NOK 90–100 billion annually.
- Renovations focus mainly on aesthetics – new kitchens, bathrooms, and improved surfaces – which do not necessarily improve long-term functionality.
Elder careHousing politics+ 7 more bullets in the app- Guideline
Guidance changes in building regulations promote innovation through performance-based analysis
- The Directorate has updated guidance related to the Building Technical Regulations §§ 2-1 and 2-2 to clarify that analyses must demonstrate compliance with functional requirements rather than prescriptive standards.
- Previously, prescriptive values were seen as the reference level for alternatives, restricting use of performance-based analysis.
Construction rules+ 4 more bullets in the app - Regulation
New regulatory changes clarify roles and simplify reporting for elevator and lifting equipment safety controls
- Amendments adopted to simplify regulations, clarify control and reporting obligations, and update competence requirements without tightening them.
- National Installation Register (Nireg) moved to the digital platform Fellestjenester plan og bygg for better data quality and privacy protection.
Construction rulesPublic administration+ 7 more bullets in the app - News article
Digitalisation shortens zoning process and saves millions in consultancy fees
- Zoning plans currently take on average four years and cost 9.2 million NOK in consultancy fees each.
- The new national digital submission service, developed by DiBK on the Shared Services Planning and Building platform in cooperation with KS, automates the submission of zoning plan proposals.
BusinessDigital infrastructurePlan and area+ 7 more bullets in the app - News article
Changes to building regulations ease energy measures and charging station installation from July 1, 2026
- Exemption to building permit requirements applies for solar energy systems and insulation in single-family houses, duplexes, and row houses, enabling homeowners to undertake these without prior application.
- Removes municipal building permit fees, lowering barriers for energy efficiency measures and increasing direct use of Enova grants for intended upgrades.
Construction rulesEnergyPublic administration+ 3 more bullets in the app - Assessment
Flexibility in building technical regulations strengthened through new guidance changes
- The proposal emphasizes that documentation when using analysis must demonstrate fulfillment of functional requirements (§ 2-2 second paragraph letter b), not be compared to prescriptive solutions.
- Initiated by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development following industry feedback on complexity and misunderstandings regarding analysis and documentation requirements.
Construction rulesPublic administration+ 7 more bullets in the app
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