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Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

licencia de obra mayor

English translation:

major construction permit

Added to glossary by Cinnamon Nolan
Aug 21, 2008 13:15
15 yrs ago
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Spanish term

obra mayor

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Energy / Power Generation
Continuing with documentation referring to a photovoltaic installation.

"... las empresas solicitaron tanto la calificación urbanística como la licencia de **obra mayor**.

I understand that "licencia de obra" is construction license, but what about "obra MAYOR"? (And what would it's opposite be, BTW?)
Proposed translations (English)
4 major construction
5 +4 major works
4 +1 major project
4 General Contractors Lincense / Electrical Contractors License

Discussion

Cinnamon Nolan (asker) Aug 21, 2008:
It's a whole unit designed to produce electricity by solar power, which is then sold to electric companies. (From what I can gather anyway; there's a specialist who's responsible for the technical aspects of the translation.)
About time this started being done! :->
Karen Vincent-Jones (X) Aug 21, 2008:
Am I right in thinking that the 'photovoltaic installation' consists of solar panels on a roof? If so, it would definitely need a 'licencia de obra mayor' as it is externally visible.

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1.
10 Tips for Sealing the Deal on Your Spanish Property
... the CIF and full name of the construction company and the construction permit (licencia de obra). The seller should also provide a deed of declaration ...
www.squidoo.com/Tips-Buying-Spanish-Property - 43k - Cached - Similar pages
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SVS Projects 0115 959 6488
The construction permit (licencia de obra). For an existing house, you should get: A registry listing (nota simple) of the property. ...
www.svsprojects.co.uk/pages/buying.html - 23k - Cached - Similar pages
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Buying Property in Spain - Homes for sale in Spain
... listing (nota simple) for the full plot of land, the CIF and full name of the construction company and the construction permit (licencia de obra). ...
www.insidetrack.co.uk/.../ - 24k - Cached - Similar pages
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c The construction permitlicencia de obra.  If it's an existing house you should get. a A registry listingnota simple of the property ...
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Spanish to English, licencia de obra y actividad · operating and construction permit · Construction & Urban Dev. Spanish to English, monocapa raspada ...
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10 Tips for Sealing the Deal on Your Spanish Property
... name of the construction company and the construction permitlicencia de obra The seller should also provide a deed of declaration of a new construction ...
www.spainrei.com/Article6.shtml - 18k - Cached - Similar pages
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Real Estate Lawyers in Marbella Marbella Magazine
The construction permitlicencia de obra If it's an existing house you should get A registry listingnota simple of the property A copy of the deedescritura ...
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Peer comment(s):
neutral Karen Vincent-Jones (X) : Your references are for building permits. Major alterations to a building need a 'licencia de obra mayor'.
19 mins
Precisely, what i meant to provide, I think in this case it's a matter of building permits.
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Effectively, the term applies to building an entire new construction. Of all the possible combinations, "Major construction permit" had the most hits in English-speaking sites. Thanks to everyone for their help!"
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major project

an option
Reference:

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=74695567&JobTitle=Architect+for+Major+Project&q=Architect&jto=1&sort=dt&rad=50&rad_units=miles&

http://tangibletouch.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/major-project-iteration-one/

Peer comment(s):
agree Sergio Gaymer
0 min
agree Sylvina
12 mins
disagree Karen Vincent-Jones (X) : I found only 4 google hits for 'major project licence' and these were all military projects
19 mins
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22 mins

major works

The 'mayor' is crucial here, as projects which are structural or affect the exterior of a house need a special licence (licencia de obra mayor'). Eg replaceing (no more than 50%) of the tiles on a roof is a minor project, but replacing beams is a major project, as is building an extension, putting in a swimming pool etc.
Example sentence:

Before construction begins, a major works licence must be obtained from the town hall.

Reference:

http://www.palmademallorca.es/portalPalma2/ftra_d4_v1.jsp?tipo=4&codMenu=842&agrupacion=1&contenido=5183&codMenuPrimerNivel=845&nivel

//http://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com/forums/viewtopic.php?=&p=14397

Peer comment(s):
agree Ana Freitas : agree
7 mins
Gracias, Ana!
agree Colin Howe : or major works permit
53 mins
Thank you Colin!
agree Laureana Pavon
2 hrs
Gracias, Laureana
agree Egmont
3 hrs
Thank you, Avrvm
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General Contractors Lincense / Electrical Contractors License

In accordance with the URL refs that our colleagues kindly provided above, I just suggest this wording, from U.S. legal code.

There are two licences required for the project in the source text. One is 'construction permit' in which the city building inspector reviewed and approved the plans for this building.

The 'contractors license' controls who performs, or manages, the work. He took exams and got a license to contract major construction operations in his field. There are General Contractors (structural), Electrical Contractors, Plumbing ..., etc. falling generally into the same categories as Electrical Engineer, etc.
I hope this helps to find the right context for your source text, as without more context I cannot guess exactly which contractors license would be required for solar-power installations. Luck.
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