Building Works Requiring Accredited Checker's Certificate

All structural designs of building works are to be checked by an accredited checker. For exemption, please refer to the third schedule of the Building Control Regulations as appended here :

THIRD SCHEDULE

BUILDING WORKS NOT REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITED CHECKER

1. Building works for or in connection with ---

(a) detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced or linked houses for residential purposes not exceeding 3 storeys;

(b) detached substations not exceeding 2 storeys, detached bin-centres, detached guard houses, single storey enclosures, sheds, huts and the like;(c) retaining walls not exceeding a height of 4 m which are submitted separately from the main building plans.

2. Building works consisting of repairs, alterations or additions to an existing building which do not materially affect the key structural elements of the building.

You may consult the Building Engineering Division at Tel: 63257481 or email: bca_enquiry@bca.gov.sg, prior to plan submission if you have any doubt regarding the need for an accredited checker in your particular case.