Sherlock Homes often answers questions from buyers about the meaning of Acts 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Bulgaria has a system for overseeing and verifying construction and its compliance with the standards specified in the Land Use Planning Act (ZUT) – the Land Use Planning Act. Before constructing a building, a Building Permit must be obtained, which is the basis for all construction documents and protocols. It is issued by the municipality or regional mayor's office and signed by the chief architect of the city where the construction is planned.
So, all commissioning acts in Bulgaria:
Sample 1
Record of acceptance and transfer of the approved project and building permit for a specific construction project
Sample 2
Record of opening the construction site and determining the construction line and level
Sample 2a
Record of opening the construction site and determining the construction line and level of technical infrastructure facilities
Sample 3
Constituent act establishing the conformity of the construction with the issued construction documentation and the application of the detailed development plan to the construction
Sample 4
Order book
Sample 5
Record of clarification and approval of the construction site with the approved investment project and indication of the main construction landmark
Sample 6
Record of acceptance of the soil base and actual elevations of completed excavation work
Sample 7
Record of acceptance of completed construction and installation work by levels and elements of the building structure
Sample 8
Record of acceptance of concrete, reinforced concrete, or other foundations for the installation of structures Machinery and Equipment
Sample 9
Machinery and Equipment Acceptance Certificate
Sample 10
Construction Status Certificate for Suspended Construction
Sample 11
Construction Status Certificate for Suspended Construction of All Suspended Structures in Accordance with General Rules and the Conditions of Article 7, Paragraph 3, Sec. 10, other cases
Sample 12
Act on the establishment of all types of construction and installation works subject to closure, certifying compliance with the requirements
Sample 13
Act on the establishment of damage caused by force majeure, etc.
Sample 14
Act on the acceptance of the construction structure
Sample 15 (Constituent Act 15 - completion of rough construction)
Constituent act on establishing the suitability for acceptance of the construction (its part, stage)
Sample 16 (Commissioning Act 16)
Report on establishing the suitability of the structure (its part, stage) for operation
Sample 17 (Act 17)
Report on the 72-hour test of machines and structures under technological load
In practice, Act 16 is used as a general term instead of a Permit for Use or a Commissioning Certificate, but there is a difference between them. They must be differentiated depending on the construction category and the relevant authority that issues it. Buildings in categories I through III are issued with Form 16. Buildings in categories IV through VI do not have Form 16, but require a Certificate of Commissioning from the chief architect of the relevant municipality.
Can I buy a home without Form 16?
A real estate purchase and sale agreement can be concluded with a notary even if Form 14 is available. Forms 16 and 17 are not mandatory for the notary. The property's presence in the cadastral register is what is important.
What are the disadvantages of a building without Form 16?
Apartment owners will have to pay industrial rates for electricity, which are several times higher than the rates for individuals.
Can I live in an apartment without Form 16?
Is it legal to move in, and the property can be sold or rented out?
How can I check if my house has Act 16?
If you have any doubts, you can check for Act 16 with the Directorate for National Construction Control (DNSC).
We hope this information was helpful!
