Article 55. Licensing in the field of architectural, urban planning and construction activities of the Building Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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1. Certain types of activities in the field of architecture, urban planning and construction are subject to licensing in accordance with this Code and the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on permits and notifications.

2. Individuals and legal entities for carrying out project activities (design) and construction and installation works are divided into the following categories:

Category I – carry out the activities specified in this paragraph at construction sites of all levels of responsibility within the framework of the existing license;

Category II – carry out the activities specified in this paragraph at construction sites of the second and third levels of responsibility, as well as work at construction sites of the first level of responsibility under an existing license under subcontracting agreements;

Category III – carry out the activities specified in this paragraph at construction sites of the third level of responsibility, as well as work on construction sites of the first and second levels of responsibility under an existing license under subcontracting agreements.

The assignment of individuals and legal entities to a certain category is carried out by the licensor when issuing a license in accordance with the qualification requirements for exploration activities, design activities (design) and construction and installation works, and is specified in the special conditions of the license.

3. Applicants who have applied for a license for design activities (design), survey activities and construction and installation works, and licensees engaged in these types of activities, must include certified specialists in the field of architectural, urban planning and construction activities in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Specialists who have passed certification in the field of architectural, urban planning and construction activities are not allowed to work part-time in other organizations engaged in similar activities.

4. Installation and commissioning of technological equipment and (or) materials by manufacturers or other persons in accordance with the documentation confirming the relevant qualifications and (or) powers, are carried out in cases and in accordance with the procedure established by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Permits and Notifications", without a license in the field of architecture, urban planning and construction.

5. Licensing in the field of architectural, urban planning and construction activities is carried out by local executive bodies of regions, cities of republican significance, and the capital, which carry out state architectural and construction control and supervision.

6. The license and (or) the appendix to the license in the field of architectural, urban planning and construction activities are subject to renewal in the cases and in accordance with the procedure provided for by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Permits and Notifications", as well as in the event of a change in the composition of the founders of the licensee legal entity.

7. When renewing a license and/or an appendix to the license in connection with a change in the composition of the founders of the licensor legal entity, the licensor verifies the applicant's compliance with the qualification requirements for licensing in the field of architectural, urban planning and construction activities.

The Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 9, 2026 No. 253-VIII SAM

This Code regulates public relations related to the implementation of architectural, urban planning and construction activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the formation of a full-fledged habitat and human activity, planning and development of settlements, interuniverse territories, ensuring the safety of construction sites at all stages of their life cycle.

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