Building control archive services
Building control documents are public, and anyone has the right to access them. Municipalities are obliged to archive the documents deemed necessary. The municipality records building and procedure permit drawings, as well as, for example, structure and ventilation drawings in the building control archive.
The designer of the building has the copyright to the plan according to the Copyright Act
Use the service
Instructions
You can order the documents from Lappeenranta's building control. The delivery time is usually 3 - 5 working days.
Payment information
You can order reports, certificates and attested copies concerning the documents. You may be charged a fee for this material.
Service background and legislation
Building supervision documents are public and anybody can view them. Municipalities must archive all documents deemed necessary for archiving. Municipalities keep in building supervision archives designs, technical drawings and blueprints produced for building and action permit processes. The same applies to documents concerning such matters as structural and ventilation work. Many towns have an online shop where you can find these drawings and data.
The building designer has the copyright to the design, as laid down in the Copyright Act.