Building Law.
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december 2000
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LEX-FAOC131009
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The present Law lays down provisions relating to building technology and building equipment, as well as to special environmental, health and energy requirements of buildings. Furthermore, the Law also applies to parcel of lands and other constructions and facilities subject to requirements of the present Law. The text consists of 57 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Building regulations (2); Specific obligation relating to building sites (3); Technical regulations (4); Building permit procedure and notification procedure (5); Execution of construction work (6); Use and conservation (7); Provisions on authorities, procedures and penalties (8); Final provisions (9).