New qualification requirements for obtaining a construction license

Amendments were made to the Order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 9, 2014 No. 136 “On approval of uniform qualification requirements for the implementation of licensed architectural, urban planning and construction activities.”

In February of this year, a number of changes were made to the qualification requirements for the implementation of licensed architectural, urban planning and construction activities.

New rules and qualification requirements for obtaining a license for construction and installation works of category II

According to the new rules, in order to obtain a license for construction and installation works of category II, the production base must be owned by the licensee.

Also, certified engineering and technical workers must be officially employed, which is confirmed by a registered employment contract in the ESUTD (Unified System for Recording Employment Contracts).

The changes also affected the appendices to the rules. Now, in appendices 1, 2 and 3 to the Unified qualification requirements and the list of documents confirming compliance with them, for carrying out activities in the field of architecture, urban planning and construction, the material and technical equipment for obtaining a license is listed.