For most building, demolition and land measures that require a building permit, or notification of a building permit, there should be a control plan. The control plan functions as a demanding document that ensures that the measure will meet society's requirements according to the Planning and Building Act, PBL. It is you as the developer who is responsible for establishing and following the inspection plan, and in cases where an inspection officer is required, he or she must assist you with the design.
Does it sound complicated? Don't worry, in this guide you will learn everything about what an inspection plan is and how it should be completed.
What is a control plan?
A control plan according to the Planning and Building Act is a document that lists the essential controls to ensure that a building meets society's requirements according to PBL. Usually the control plan is presented as a matrix where the following details appear:
What to check.
Who is responsible for the control.
How and when the control should be carried out.
What the result of the check should be compared with.
How the result should be reported or accounted for.
What is the purpose of the control plan?
Errors, deficiencies and damages in the construction sector entail a cost of SEK 111 billion annually for society. This means that every fourth kroner invested in the construction sector does not contribute to value creation. A carefully prepared and elaborated control plan is a crucial success factor in order to avoid problems in your construction project.
The inspection plan forms an important part of the application documents for building permits. The purpose of the plan is for the building committee to be able to make an assessment of PBL's regulations to determine whether a building project meets the current requirements. When implementing measures that require permission or notification, the control plan forms the basis of the control system according to the Planning and Building Act.
Who draws up the control plan?
It is the client who is responsible for drawing up a control plan for construction or demolition measures. The control plan must be drawn up by the client with the support of their organisation. It includes contractors, designers and other consultants, under the direction of a controller.
What should a control plan contain?
An inspection plan must include the specifications of the inspections to be performed and their objectives. It must also clearly state the division of responsibility for the implementation of the controls. Furthermore, the control plan should indicate which notifications need to be made to the building committee and identify suitable times for workplace visits by the committee. In addition, the control plan must report which construction products can be reused and which waste may remain after construction.
How do you develop a control plan?
For an inspection plan to be completely ready, it must first be approved by the building committee. This is how you draw up a proposal for a control plan - step by step.
Step 1: Compile general information about your project
Ensure that the general information about your project and your project organization is clearly described in the control plan.
Step 2: Identify the risks in your project
Before drawing up your control plan, you should always carry out a risk assessment. In the risk assessment, you identify potential risks in your project and decide how they should be handled.
Step 3: Develop proposals for control points
Evaluate the risks and select the control points to include in your proposed control plan. The control points constitute a selection of the risks identified in the risk assessment.
Step 4: Submit your proposed control plan to the building committee
To facilitate the handling of your case, it is recommended that you submit your written proposal for an inspection plan together with the associated risk assessment to the building committee. This must be done before the technical consultation.
Step 5: Explain the control plan and your project at the technical consultation
At the technical consultation, you as the client will have the opportunity to present the first three steps above. If the building committee judges that the necessary documents have been submitted to identify the project's risks and that the control plan meets the requirements according to the BLP, it will be approved. Thereby you will also receive a start notification. If the inspection plan cannot be approved, the building committee will request additional documentation before they can make a decision on a start notice.
When should the control plan be drawn up?
It is advantageous to start drawing up the control plan already during the planning stage of a construction project. Designers and contractors, with specialist knowledge in their respective fields, can identify and mark what should be monitored and controlled. Something called critical moments.
The client must present his proposal for a control plan at the latest at the technical consultation. As an inspection plan for a complex construction work is often extensive, it is advisable that it be submitted to the building committee well in advance of the technical consultation. This enables the building committee to plan and prepare the technical consultation and determine which parties should attend the consultation.
When is a control plan needed?
A control plan is required for all measures that are subject to a permit or notification obligation according to PBL, which includes construction, demolition and land measures. The control plan is needed, for example, when setting up a shelter or extension. It is also needed for reconstruction, as well as changes or demolition measures that require permission or notification. This could be, for example, if a building is to be used for a completely new purpose or when installing a fireplace. The requirement for a control plan also applies if the permit for the construction, demolition or land measures is granted subsequently and for measures that have received a time-limited building permit. It has been established by the Land and Environment Court of Appeal (MÖD) that a control plan is also required for land measures.
Read also: When is a building permit needed?
When is a control plan not needed?
In an individual case, the building committee can decide that a control plan is not necessary for demolition measures. This can occur if, for example, there is no hazardous waste involved. Below are more examples of simple projects where a control plan is not needed:
New construction of small buildings, for example carports, storage rooms and greenhouses
Small, simple changes to one- and two-dwelling houses, for example minor facade changes, extensions with balconies, screened roofs or conservatories without requirements for fire protection
Small simple changes to other buildings
Lower planks and walls
Smaller facade changes for other than one- and two-dwelling houses if it is a building that is not designated as culturally and historically valuable
Parking spaces
Prefabricated substations
Small burial grounds
Signs
Control plan for staged measures
When implementing measures in stages, it may be appropriate to draw up a separate control plan for each stage. The content of each control plan should include the same points as other control plans. On the other hand, they must have clear names, for example "Control plan for Stage 1 of 3", and indicate which start notification the control plan belongs to. In measures that are carried out in stages, several technical consultations and/or several start notices may be relevant.
Use our control plan template
What does a completed control plan look like?
Here you will find an example of what a completed control plan can look like for a building notification regarding a fireplace.
Do you need help with the control plan?
As a developer, you are responsible for establishing an inspection plan. If you've never done it before, it can be quite challenging. Konstruktionhjälpen are experts in everything to do with building permits. We take care of the entire application process for you and ensure that all the necessary documents are in place – including the control plan. In this way, we can guarantee you a smooth and problem-free experience building permit process .
Contact us for a quote or price proposal and we will tell you more about how we tailor the documents for your project.
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