Obtain a copy of the survey plan
Agency: Survey Department
A survey plan is a mandatory document that must be presented when requesting a building permit.
Time and cost: 1 day, BND 15
Land Surveyor validates the survey plan and draws the topographical map
Agency: Private Land Surveyor
A land surveyor is hired to check the accuracy of the copy of the survey map and confirm that the boundaries of the land provided in the copy of the survey plan are accurate. The report prepared by the Land surveyor will enable the architect to properly and accurately design the building. At the same time, the land surveyor will also draw the topographical survey of the land.
Time and cost: 7 days, BND 3,225
Obtain a geotechnical study/soil test
Agency: Private Firm
A soil test is performed to determine the suitability of the soil and assess whether it can accommodate the construction project. I t also help in identifying the types of soil and also test the strength of the soil.
Time and cost: 7 days, BND 2,500
Hire an accredited checker to check compliance of the building plans
Agency: Private
According to the Building Control Order (2014) and Building Control Regulations (2014), an independent accredited checker must be hired by BuildCo. The independent checker has the responsibility to verify compliance of building plans with regulations. Engineering drawings are submitted to the checker for review. Architectural drawings.are only reviewed by the in-house engineer.
Time and cost: 1 day, BND 16,993
Hire a resident technical officer to conduct inspections during construction
Agency: Private
According to the Building Control Order (2014) and Building Control Regulations (2014), an independent technical officer is hired with the mandate to supervise the construction and to conduct inspections during construction. The technical officer is also tasked with certifying that the building is in compliance with the regulations and was built according to the approved plans.
Time and cost: 1 day, BND 14,000
Obtain planning control approval from Town and Country Planning Department
Agency: Town and Country Planning Department
According to Clause 3, Part II of the Building Guidelines Requirements 2014, the Qualified Person must submit the application forms accompanied with 2 sets of plan consisting of survey plan and building development plans to the Town and Planning Authority for approval. A copy of the Land Title Deed must be submitted as well for verification of the compliance with special conditions of title and other terms of the Land Title Deed. The submission is now being carried online with the e-KP portal and building plan, survey plan and copy of the land title deed may be submitted in PDF format. Form A must also be submitted certifying that the Qualified Person will be responsible for compliance with the Building Guidelines Requirements.
Upon review and approval by TCP, the Qualified Person is then requested to submit two sets of building plans in hard-copy (known as clean sets) for the issuance of the Planning Approval.
Time and cost: 14 days, no charge
Obtain approval from Fire Department
Agency: Fire Department
Once the approval has been obtained, BuildCo must receive the endorsement of the Fire department This approval is required to obtain the building permit from ABCi
Time and cost: 1 day, BND 105
Obtain building control approval of building works from ABCi
Agency: ABCi – Building department
The Qualified Person submits an application form (Form A) for development approval of any building works from ABCi through the government’s OneBiz portal along with a softcopy of the building plans in PDF format for their approval. ABCi endorsment stamp is required on all drawings and documents for the Building Permit to be issued.
Time and cost: 14 days, BND 451
Obtain building permit from ABCi
Agency: ABCi
The details and signatures of all the hired licensed professionals, including the M&E Engineers, C&S Engineers,checkers, surveyors, are added to Form C in order to release the building permit.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Supervising qualified person submits the notice of completion of all piling works
Agency: ABCi
According to Article 25 (1) (a), (a) the supervising qualified person submits a notice of completion (fom D) of all piling works carried out, a record plan showing full details of the piling works and a certificate of supervision of those piling works within 28 days of completion of those piling works.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Supervising qualified person submits a certificate stating that the building works have been carried out under his supervision
Agency: ABCi
According to Article 25. (1) (b) and (c) of the Building Control Regulations (2014), the technical officer who has conducted all the inspections during construction must submit a compliance certificate and co-sign on Form BCC (Building Contruction Compliance) to attest that he has supervised the construction of the building and that it was done in compliance with the approved plans.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Builder submits the Builder’s Completion Certificate of Completion of Building Works
Agency: ABCi
The Builder (BuildCo) must also submit the sign on Form CCC (Construction Compliance Certificate). within 7 days of the completion of building works, certifying that, according to best of his knowledge, the building was constructed in accordance with the law and the approved plans.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Perform water pressure test
Agency: Private Firm
Water services requires that BuildCo to perform a water pressure test. A sample of the water is also taken to test the quality of the water. The report of this water pressure test is required when applying for the permanent water connection.
Time and cost: 14 days, BND 250
Receive water and sewerage inspection
Agency: Licensed Plumber
Once the water pressure test has been done, there is an inspection by a licensed plumber.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request and receive letter of acceptance from Water Services of JKR
Agency: Water Services of JKR (ABCi)
Once the water pressure test has been confirmed and the inspection received, BuildCo must inform Water Services of JKR (ABCi) of the results of the water pressure test and also that the inspection has been conducted.
This water pressure test is required when applying to change from temporary water services to permanent water services.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request final inspection and await confirmation
Agency: ABCi
The Supervising qualified person requests the final inspection online via the OneBiz portal by submitting Form E certifying that the construction has been under his supervision and was done in compliance with the approved plans and regulations. At the same time, pictures of the construction must be submitted as evidence of the progression of the work. ABCi will evaluate the pictures and organize the joint inspection from several departments and utilities.
Once the date of pre-inspection has been confirmed and conducted, all the comments as noted during the pre-inspection the Qualified Person can proceed to submit the Form E for subsequent issuance of the occupancy permit by ABCi respectively.
Time and cost: 7 days, no charge
Receive final inspection
Agency: ABCi
A final inspection is carried out by the Fire department. If no discrepancies are discovered, the occupancy permit is issued within 2 weeks.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Pay for the Fire Department inspection fees
Agency: Fire Department
Once the inspection is completed, the Fire Department issue the payment notice for the fee to be paid. During the inspection, the fire inspection will mark on a specific form (Borang B) everything that applies. BuildCo must bring this form to the Fire Department and pay the inspection fees. Payment is now available online or can can be done at the Fire Department . The proof of payment must be submitted when requesting the occupancy permit.
Time and cost: 1 day, BND 750
Request and obtain Occupancy Certificate
Agency: ABCi
According to article 16. (1) (a) Section 5 – Building Occupancy, an occupancy certificate must be obtained prior to occupying any building. The architect submits, water, electrical and other relevant test results, together with pictures of completed building, in order to obtain the occupancy certificate.
Time and cost: 13 days, no charge
Submit request to change from temporary to permanent water connection
Agency: Water Services of JKR (ABCi)
Once the occupancy permit has been obtained, BuildCo must submit a request to change the temporary water connection to a permanent water connection.
Time and cost: 1 day, BND 3,000
