Permits

Which Approval Is Needed

Before any construction or alteration, the first question is which approval is needed: a building permit, a small-scale works approval (EEDMK), or neither. Every assignment starts there. Then come the studies, the file on the TEE e-Adeies platform and follow-up until issuance.

Fellow engineers can also be supported in preparing or following up their files.

Permits and Approvals

Building Permit

For a new building, an extension or a major alteration, together with all the studies the file requires.

EEDMK

For smaller works: interior alterations, facade painting or cladding, windows, fencing.

Article 316 Certificate

When the works need neither a permit nor an EEDMK, the engineer certifies it with a technical report (Article 316 of Law 5306/2026, formerly Article 30 of Law 4495/2017).

Works Execution Approval

For repairs, restorations or removals that require an execution approval.

Operating Licences

For a shop or business to open, the premises must allow the use and be legal. This is checked first, and then the drawings, studies and certificates for licensing are prepared.

What is checked

Whether the use is allowed at the location, whether the premises are legal, fire safety, health requirements.

What is delivered

Drawings, studies, engineer certificates and declarations.

Special cases

Health-interest shops, workshops, warehouses, tourist accommodation.

Land use first Before signing a lease for a business, it is worth checking whether the activity is allowed at that location.