On Jan. 1, 2024, the Building Quality Assurance Act (Wkb) will take effect. From then on, the assessment of the building requirements of a structure by the municipality will be transferred to a certified and approved quality controller, known as a quality assurance agency. The Wkb does not apply to all structures immediately on January 1, 2024.

Consequence class 1

The Wkb only applies from January 1, 2024 to structures falling under consequence class 1. Structures that fall under consequence class 1 are structures with a low risk profile such as single-family homes and simple business premises. Also, the Wkb will only apply to new construction in 2024.

Consequence class 2 and 3

For applications under consequence class 2 and 3, the municipality will still carry out the building technology test itself. Consequence class 2 and 3 are the heavier building plans, such as an apartment complex or large factory hall. You can find more information about the Wkb, a video with a step-by-step plan and when you have to involve a quality assurance officer yourself. The quality assurance officer ensures that a building complies with the rules when it is reported ready. This concerns technical building activities that require notification. Without a quality assurance officer you cannot submit a building notification. You may also not start building or renovating.

Opinion

We recommend approaching a quality assurance contractor ahead of time. The moment you engage a designer/draughtsman, it is also wise to already approach a quality assurance officer. The quality assurance professional can then indicate at what point he/she wants to be involved in the process. This may make the design and construction process more efficient and faster. There may be a waiting period due to the demand and supply of quality assurance professionals.

How do you find a quality assurance contractor?

Looking for a licensed and certified quality assurance contractor for your structure. Go to the digital registry and search within the Quality Assessor tab. Or ask your architect/construction supervisor for advice.

When building under Quality Assurance Act, you must pay attention to local conditions or risks. The quality assurance company takes this into account as a starting point for the risk assessment and the assurance plan.
Bouwend Nederland informs contractors and entrepreneurs about the Building Quality Assurance Act on this website . This video from Bouwend Nederland also provides insight into the changes.

More information?

> Read more about the Building Quality Assurance Act on the digital Environment Information Point.
> Buildings in consequence class 1.
> Schedule Building under the Omgevingswet and Quality Assurance (pdf).
> www.stichtingibk.nl

Questions?

For questions about the Wkb, contact the municipality's building inspectors(bouwtoezicht@nuenen.nl) and environmental permit case managers(omgevingsvergunning@nuenen.nl).