Laws, courts and authorities
building authority
In short and in plain language
The building authority is the office in charge of building.
It decides on requests to build. It also checks that the building rules are kept.
It is usually part of the district or the city. It also keeps the files on a building.
Definition
Authority that decides on building applications and monitors whether building regulations are followed. This is usually the lower building authority at the district or city. The building files of a building are usually kept there as well.