Igangsettingstillatelse

Igangsettingstillatelse is a formal permit within Norwegian administrative practice that authorizes the start of a project, operation, or activity that requires regulatory oversight. The permit signals that the activity has been reviewed for compliance with applicable safety, environmental, planning, and health requirements and may proceed under defined conditions.

The term is used across a range of regulated sectors, including construction, energy installations, water management, and industrial plants, as well as for commissioning or testing of equipment. It is not a final operating license; rather, it often precedes ongoing operation and is accompanied by conditions that must be met and monitored. In many cases, a separate final certificate or operating license is issued after full compliance is demonstrated.

The process generally involves submitting an application to the relevant authority, providing required documentation such as design specifications, risk assessments, environmental impact considerations, and compliance checks. The authority reviews the material, conducts inspections if needed, and may grant the igangsettingstillatelse with specified conditions and a validity period. The permit can be revoked or modified if conditions are not met.

Breaches or failure to obtain the permit can carry penalties, and decisions may be subject to appeal to a higher administrative body or court, depending on the jurisdiction. Igangsettingstillatelse thus functions as an essential step in ensuring that initiation of activities proceeds under appropriate oversight and with established safety and environmental safeguards.