Excavation license (if you dig deeper than 0.60 m)
A separate municipal license for excavations deeper than 0.60 m (Reglamento de Construcciones de BCS, art. 70-I).
Why it matters
Digging without it can stop the work and bring fines.
Who helps
The municipal building-permit office. Your DRO or gestor usually files it with the license.
What to do: Ask your DRO whether you need an excavation license before you dig.
Documents
- The building license (step 4.19), the soils study (step 4.15) and the excavation plan signed by the DRO.
Costs Estimate
- Fee: ask the permit office; it may be charged with the license (confirm with the office).
Estimates only. Get written quotes.
Common mistakes
- Starting the cistern or the foundations before this license is issued.
Confirm the details for your case with the office, your gestor or your architect.