Switzerland Doing Business 2020

Details – Dealing with Construction Permits in Switzerland – Procedure, Time and Cost
No.
Procedures
Time to Complete
Associated Costs
1
Obtain fire department approval
: Fire Department
Agency
Before obtaining the construction permit, BuildCo needs to obtain an approval from the Fire
Department.
10 days
CHF 1,000
2
Obtain construction permit
: Municipal Building Authority
Agency
The construction permit is issued by the Municipal Building Authority. The company must submit
the situation plan, plans of the building and several forms to the Building Authorities.
The construction permit fee includes subsequent inspection fees involved in the construction
process.
120 days
CHF 20,000
3
Receive inspection for scaffolding works
: Municipal Building Authority
Agency
The Construction Control & building inspection carries out three mandatory inspections during
construction: (1) Scaffolding; (2) Excavation; (3) Frame.
1 day
no charge
4
Receive inspection for excavation works
: Municipal Building Authority
Agency
The Construction Control & building inspection carries out three mandatory inspections during
construction: (1) Scaffolding; (2) Excavation; (3) Frame.
1 day
no charge
5
Receive inspection for frame works
: Municipal Building Authority
Agency
The Construction Control & building inspection carries out three mandatory inspections during
construction: (1) Scaffolding; (2) Excavation; (3) Frame.
1 day
no charge
6
Obtain approval from the department for waste and recycling
: Department for waste and recycling
Agency
The waste and recycling department must clear the project stating that the project will not affect
utilities infrastructure.
5 days
CHF 300
7