Building Act. Country/Territory Suriname Document type Legislation Date 1956 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Land-use planning Authorization/permit Waterworks Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America Abstract This Act prohibits the undertaking of building works without an authorization of the Director of Public Works and Transportation. The Act sets out the conditions and procedures for such authorization. Works for which an authorization must be applied for include, among other things, waterworks. Appeal agaianst a decision of the Director may be had with the Minister of Public Works and Transportation. Authorization may be refused if the proposed works are not authorized under the Monuments Act. Full text Dutch References - Legislation Implemented by State Decree to implement Articles 1 and 3 of the Building Act. Legislation | Suriname | 2002 Keyword: Land-use planning, Water supply, Sewerage Source: FAO, FAOLEX