Notice of commencement
You must start the construction project within two years from the date of receiving the construction permit.
Upon commencement of the construction project, you must submit to Service Unit Building inspection and building physics a notice of commencement of construction (form).
In the case of construction projects that do not require a permit or are only subject to notification, no notice of commencement is required.
If the deadline is missed, the building permit expires. Under certain circumstances, a one-time application may be made for an extension of the deadline for the start of construction (see § 35 para. 3 TBO).
Certificate of Building Inspection
Once the basic structure of your building is in place, a licensed contractor, builder or surveyor must confirm that the building corners, the batter boards, the elevation and the ground slab or foundations have been constructed and inspected in accordance with the building permit. You must therefore send a confirmation to Service Unit Building inspection and building physics stating that the building complies with the planning permission.
Construction monitoring
Among others, there are the following measures for construction supervision:
Construction supervision
The Service Unit Building inspection and building physics. verifies that you comply with both the laws and regulations and the building permit or building notification in the execution of your construction project.
Construction defects
If the Service Unit Building inspection and building physicsidentifies significant defects Service Unit Building inspection and building physicsconstruction, you, as the client, will be prohibited from continuing with the relevant parts of the building project. You will be given a reasonable period of time to rectify the defects.
If you notice defects in a construction project (e.g. cracks, falling pieces of plaster or roof tiles), please contact the City Department Building and fire police Outside office hours or in case of imminent danger, please call the Fire Department's emergency number 122 or the Mobile Monitoring Group.
Static evaluations and findings
The Service Unit Building inspection and building physics.. assesses and evaluates both the implementation of construction measures and the existing building from a structural point of view.
- Assessment of static concepts in the course of the construction process
- Assessment of the load-bearing capacity of existing buildings in the case of conversions, additions of storeys and other changes to existing buildings
- Assessment of excavation securing in the course of the construction process
Avoiding disruption caused by building sites
As a client or person responsible for the building works, you must ensure, whilst carrying out a building project, that the life and health of people and the safety of property are not endangered, and that unreasonable nuisance to neighbours – in particular from noise or dust – is avoided. If you have any questions, please contact the [ Service Unit Building inspection and building physics
Construction noise & noise complaints
Construction noise is any disruptive sound caused by building works on construction sites. The Tyrolean Construction Noise Ordinance 2016 sets out the permissible noise emissions from construction sites and the method for determining them.
The new Construction Noise Regulation no longer defines any noise limit values. When assessing construction noise, the duration of the noise, the distance between the building site and neighbouring properties, and the extent of the need for protection are taken into account. Under certain conditions, construction work is only permitted with a special exemption or if noise-reduction measures are in place.
A building owner may apply for an exemption from the requirements of the Construction Noise Regulation if the construction work could otherwise not be carried out, or could only be carried out at disproportionately high additional cost. For approval or if you have any questions, please contact Service Unit Building inspection and building physics
Who should I contact regarding construction noise?
If you feel disturbed by construction noise from private building sites, the best way to get in touch is by email with the Service Unit Building inspection and building physics It is important that you provide your exact address and the time at which the noise occurred. The Building and Fire Police in Innsbruck are only responsible for building sites within the city of Innsbruck. Please note that construction work on building sites is not required to adhere to all normal quiet hours. For example, work is permitted from 6 am, during the midday break and on Saturdays until 3 pm.
If the noise is coming from a roadworks site on public land, please contact the City Department Civil engineering
Tree protection
During your construction site, you must ensure that no trees are harmed. If you have any questions, please contact the City Department Green spaces
Traffic management
Before you can start building on or alongside the road, you will need a traffic permit. See ‘Work on and alongside the road’. Your traffic permit will set out the measures you are required to take. Your building contractor will usually take care of this.
If you have any questions about traffic management or the traffic permit, please contact Service Unit Road traffic and road law
Who is the point of contact for traffic disruptions?
If you have any questions regarding traffic disruption caused by roadworks, please contact [ Service Unit Road traffic and road law
If you have any questions about general traffic management in Innsbruck, please contact [ Service Unit Traffic light signal systems