Kaivulupa

Apply for a dig permit in good time. Verbal permits are only granted for urgent work.

1. 1
   Find out the location of cables and other underground equipment and structures

   Before starting any digging work, the location of all wires and cables as well as other underground equipment and structures must be determined.

   Read instructions on how to do this on the cable map service.

   • Cable maps
2. 2
   Are you installing a new cable or device?

   When installing a new cable, device or structure, you must first apply for a placement permit.

   • Placement permit
3. 3
   Apply for a dig permit

   Apply for a dig permit through the electronic permit service (in Finnish and Swedish). 

   • Electronic permit application

   Attach a drawing of the plans and a plan of temporary traffic arrangements. You can use the standard drawings in the instructions.

4. 4
   Wait for the permit decision

   Work may not be started before a positive permit decision.

5. 5
   Notify when work is completed

   Report the completion of the work in writing to the permit service through the “pre-application surveys and messages” menu under dig permits. Permit service is in Finnish and Swedish.

   • Permit service

   If cables or other structures were installed during the works, report their placements to the cable map service.

   • Cable maps