byggnadsregister

byggnadsregister, or building register, is an official record that catalogs information about buildings and other structures within a jurisdiction. It is typically maintained by municipal authorities or national agencies as part of the built environment data infrastructure and may form part of wider cadastral, planning, or safety datasets. The term emphasizes the physical built environment rather than ownership.

Purpose and uses: The register supports urban planning, permitting, inspections, and safety oversight. It also provides data for statistical analysis, emergency planning, energy performance assessments, and property taxation. Public authorities may rely on byggnadsregister to assess density, building compatibility with zoning, and patterns of development over time.

Content and data elements: Typical records include an address and geographic coordinates, a building identifier, construction year, building type and main usage, number of floors and gross floor area, construction materials, and structural system. Records may also note renovations, permits, inspections, compliance statuses, ownership or rights, and links to related documents such as blueprints or energy certificates. Some registers track demolition or planned demolitions.

Governance, access, and interoperability: Data originate from cadastral maps, building permits, and inspection records, and are updated on a defined cadence. Privacy and security considerations may constrain public access. Registers often interface with property registries (fastighetsregister) and GIS systems, and may adopt common data standards to support data exchange across agencies and jurisdictions.

Relation to wider systems: byggnadsregister interacts with other registries and datasets within planning and governance frameworks. Its value lies in enabling informed decision-making, risk management, and transparency in the development and maintenance of the built environment.