Construction permit – a document issued by the issuer, which is allowed to perform construction works on the basis and in compliance with the urbanism certificate for design and the developed and verified project documentation. (Law of the Republic of Moldova on the authorization of the execution of construction works no. 163 dated 09.07.2010).

Issuer – the executive authority of the local public administration. (Law of the Republic of Moldova on the authorization of the execution of construction works no. 163 dated 09.07.2010).

Residential buildings – are constructions with a long-term exploitation, located on a batch of land within borders, with all auxiliary buildings and comfort elements, where more than half of the total building’s area is used for dwelling purposes.

Non-residential buildings – are buildings designed, exclusively, for other purposes than residential (administrative and production buildings, shops, warehouses, cinemas etc.).