Ukraine is bringing construction oversight back online. The government has amended Resolution No. 303 so that architectural and construction control bodies can once again carry out unscheduled inspections — something that was largely frozen after the start of the full-scale war.
The Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure explains: the state needs to react faster to violations, especially now that large volumes of reconstruction are underway. At the same time, the rules were written so that business doesn’t get buried under inspections.
When can they check you now?
There are only two grounds for an unscheduled inspection:
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To check accessibility/barrier-free requirements — ramps, lifts, entrances for people with disabilities, parents with strollers, elderly people and other low-mobility groups.
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If construction is financed from the state or local budget — i.e. taxpayers’ money.
So this is not a return to massive inspections “just because.” The focus is on socially important sites and on those where public money is being spent.
Where will inspections take place?
Only in safe territories — where there are no active hostilities and where inspectors can physically work. So frontline communities will not be additionally burdened.
Why did the government unfreeze control?
During the war, the state loosened construction control so that builders and communities could work faster. But over time, it became clear: no control = more risks — violations of building norms, ignoring barrier-free requirements, and sometimes inefficient use of budget money.
Now, with big recovery projects starting, the state wants to be sure that:
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new schools, hospitals, residential buildings and shelters are safe;
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reconstruction funds are used properly;
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“barrier-free” is not just in documents, but really built.
As the ministry put it, “barrier-free is a cross-cutting philosophy of reconstruction.” And now it will be monitored.
What does it mean for developers?
If a developer:
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follows the project,
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observes accessibility norms,
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and uses budget funds as intended,
…then nothing changes for them. The system becomes more predictable and transparent: inspectors can come, but only for clearly defined reasons.
Those who try to “save” on ramps, elevators, entrances, or build budget facilities with violations — will now be easier to spot.
Why this matters for recovery
Ukraine is entering a phase where thousands of objects will be rebuilt — from housing to social infrastructure. Without control, the country would risk repeating pre-war mistakes: fast, but low-quality construction.
The new rules are meant to strike a balance: not to block building, but to make sure what is built is safe, accessible, and worth the money spent.
