Building Code Amendments Effective from 1 August 2026
The reform of the Building Code, which has been in force for more than ten years, has now been completed. The overall objectives of modernising the legislation are to reduce the administrative burden on both the public and private sectors, speed up permit procedures, and establish more precise criteria for decision-making in cases where administrative authorities have discretion.
These are undoubtedly much-awaited changes in the construction sector, which also directly affect property owners and developers. While the underlying principles of the legislation remain the same, the regulatory framework has become more flexible, several requirements have been reduced or abolished, and amendments have been introduced to reflect the development of the Building Register, broader digitalisation and other developments.
On 3 September 2026, Kristina explained the key amendments to Äripäev’s Ehitusuudised.
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