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Construction is a multifaceted process that requires careful planning. Registering the correct data in the national building register (www.ehr.ee) and obtaining the necessary permits ensures that construction activities are legal, safe, and comply with all requirements, contributing to a responsible construction culture.

When considering the construction of a new building, the extension or renovation of an existing building, or the demolition of a building as a property owner, it is advisable to follow the guidelines. At the bottom of this page, we outline the main stages of the construction process that will help you plan your construction activities. Although the property owner may involve various specialists and/or contractors in the construction process, it is important to remember that the property owner bears full responsibility from start to finish. It is definitely worth reviewing the Building Code for a detailed description of the owner’s obligations.

What is a building?

  • buildings intended for living and working (e.g., residential buildings, garden houses, outbuildings, office buildings, school buildings, shopping centers, etc.)
  • facilities necessary for performing specific functions (e.g., solar panels, gas, water, and sewage pipes, electrical and communication cables, heating mains, etc.).
  1. buildings intended for living and working (e.g., residential buildings, garden houses, outbuildings, office buildings, school buildings, shopping centers, etc.)
  2. facilities necessary for performing specific functions (e.g., solar panels, gas, water, and sewage pipes, electrical and communication cables, heating mains, etc.).
  1. buildings intended for living and working (e.g., residential buildings, garden houses, outbuildings, office buildings, school buildings, shopping centers, etc.)
  2. facilities necessary for performing specific functions (e.g., solar panels, gas, water, and sewage pipes, electrical and communication cables, heating mains, etc.).
  1. buildings intended for living and working (e.g., residential buildings, garden houses, outbuildings, office buildings, school buildings, shopping centers, etc.)
  2. facilities necessary for performing specific functions (e.g., solar panels, gas, water, and sewage pipes, electrical and communication cables, heating mains, etc.).
  1. buildings intended for living and working (e.g., residential buildings, garden houses, outbuildings, office buildings, school buildings, shopping centers, etc.)
  2. facilities necessary for performing specific functions (e.g., solar panels, gas, water, and sewage pipes, electrical and communication cables, heating mains, etc.).
  1. buildings intended for living and working (e.g., residential buildings, garden houses, outbuildings, office buildings, school buildings, shopping centers, etc.)
  2. facilities necessary for performing specific functions (e.g., solar panels, gas, water, and sewage pipes, electrical and communication cables, heating mains, etc.).

Building rights are mainly regulated by the Building Code, the Planning Act, and the Viimsi Municipality Comprehensive Plan, together with various thematic plans (e.g., the residential construction thematic plan). The basis for this is the comprehensive plan, which divides Viimsi into smaller areas with different designated uses, such as residential land, commercial land, industrial land, etc. Residential land is further divided into land for apartment buildings, land for small residential buildings, and land for summer cottages and garden houses. The general rule is that a building may be constructed on a registered immovable property if its intended use corresponds to the purpose of the land area specified in the comprehensive plan.