Building files; request for inspection

. These are in particular the building owners. However, owners of neighboring properties may also be involved. The inspection includes, in particular, permits issued and construction plans of existing buildings. It can also be carried out by authorized representatives,

either on the authority's premises or by sending a copy.

• Identity card
• Proof of ownership (e.g. extract from the land register, purchase contract)
• power of attorney of the land owner, if applicable
• If applicable, power of attorney from the property management or the owners' association

and the building owner regularly has a legal interest. Neighbors also have a regular right to inspect files. However, this does not apply if a neighbor has given their consent to a building project and

there is no longer a right to inspect files once a building permit procedure has been completed. However, the responsible lower building supervisory authority (district office, independent city, large district town, delegation municipality) can grant access to the files if there is a legitimate interest. Such a legitimate interest may exist, for example, in the case of a potential buyer of a property who wants to find out about the building permit situation.

, and you will then be granted access to the file at the building regulations office on presentation of your identity card and proof of ownership and, if applicable, a power of attorney from the owner. This is done at the responsible lower building supervisory authority (district office, independent city, large district town, delegation municipality) and usually in the offices of the authority. However, it is also possible to send a copy of the building file.

. additional fees are charged for photocopies.