bygningskodene
Bygningskodene are the collective set of rules, regulations, and standards that govern construction and renovation of buildings in Norway. They are designed to ensure safety for occupants, health and well-being, environmental protection, energy efficiency, and accessibility, throughout a building’s life cycle from design to operation.
The legal basis is provided by plan- og bygningsloven (the Planning and Building Act), which grants municipalities
Implementation and enforcement occur primarily at the municipal level. Building permits are issued by local building
The bygningskodene are periodically updated to reflect advances in technology, changes in policy priorities (such as