Introduction

All structural works, except for those that are exempted from the Building Control Act, require a permit before construction works can commence. However, the structural plans have to be approved by the Commissioner of Building Control before permit can be issued.

Structural works mean works in relation to the structural elements of the building works. Building works mean:

1. the erection, extension or demolition of a building,
2. the alteration, addition or repair of a building,
3. the provision, extension or alteration of any air-conditioning service or mechanical ventilating system in or in connection with a building,

and includes site formation and building operations connected with or carried out for the above purposes.

The permit to carry out structural works is granted to the four parties in the joint application, the building owner or developer, qualified persons (i.e. professional engineer and/or architect) and the builder.

The duties and responsibilities of the qualified persons, accredited checker, builder and site supervisor are defined in:

1. The Building Control Act (Chapter 29)
2. The Building Control Regulations
3. The Building Control (Accredited Checkers) Regulations

Application For Structural Plan Approval And Permit To Commence Structural Works

This section explains the requirements of the Qualified Person appointed for structural works prior to construction works on site.

This section must be read with reference to the following Act, Regulations and guidelines:

1. The Building Control Act (Chapter 29)
2. The Building Control Regulations.
3. The Building Control (Accredited Checkers) Regulation.
4. Guidelines on submission procedures.

Table Of Contents

1. General
2. Building Works not requiring Structural Approval
3. Submission Procedures for Structural Plan Approval
4. Plan Fee
5. Building Works Requiring Accredited Checker’s Certificate
6. Requirements for Changes to Approved Plans
7. Application for Permit to Carry Out Structural Works
8. Requirements for Site Supervisor
9. Appendix A: Guide to time taken to grant Approval of Structural Plans & Permit to Carry out Structural Works.
10. Appendix B: Standard Certification by the Qualified Person for Structural Works.
11. Appendix C: Standard Certification by Accredited Checker.
12. Appendix D: Standard Certification by the Professional Engineer for works involving Additions and Alterations.
13. Appendix E: Standard Certifications for Fixings of claddings
14. Appendix F: Standard Certification by the Qualified Person for Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Building Works
15. Appendix G: Standard Certification by the Specialist Accredited Checker
16. Appendix H: Certification by Professional Engineer for Site Investigation Report