Construction and renovation, inspection
What is it?
The municipality checks to ensure that everyone who is building or renovating is following the rules. For example, it verifies that construction is being carried out in accordance with building codes and that the necessary renovation permits have been obtained. The municipality also monitors noise, vibrations, and waste.
If you believe that a construction or renovation project is not being carried out in accordance with the regulations, you can report it to the municipality.
Rivierenland Environmental Agency
The Rivierenland Environmental Agency ( , ODR) carries out construction and environmental tasks for the municipality West Maas en Waal. Please contact them with any questions regarding inspections related to construction and renovation.
How does it work?
Municipal inspectors conduct the inspection. They are authorized to:
- entering buildings without permission
- request information
- view business records and documents and make copies of them
- inspect items, such as opening packages and taking items with them
Inspectors are never allowed to enter homes without the residents' permission.
If the municipality determines that a construction or renovation project is not being carried out in accordance with the rules, it may halt the project. The municipality may also close off access to the building.
What should I do?
Please notify the municipality if you believe that a construction or renovation project is not being carried out in accordance with the rules.
Additional information
With the entry into force of the Omgevingswet , the phased implementation of the Wkb Omgevingswet .
The Construction Quality Assurance Act (Wkb), also known as the Quality Assurance Act, transfers the supervision and assessment of a structure’s compliance with technical construction requirements from the municipality to an independent party, the so-called quality assurance body. This does not apply immediately to all structures, but will be implemented in phases.