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What shall
I do when the building works are completed? |
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You must apply for a Certificate
of Statutory Completion (CSC) from BCA. The building plans for
the works must first be approved before the application for
CSC can be made. |
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| 2. |
Can I occupy
a reconstructed building without a CSC or TOP? |
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No. You must obtain at least
a TOP to occupy the building. It is an offence under the Building
Control Act to occupy a building without a CSC or a TOP. |
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| 3. |
Is a TOP or a CSC required before occupation
of conservation building works where extensive reconstruction
is carried out? |
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Yes. |
| 4. |
When can I book a site inspection date
with BCA? |
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The building works must first
be completed. Request for an inspection date can be made through
Form BPD CSC_09. |
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| 5. |
Under the ABS system, will the inspection
officer choose the proposed date of inspection or a different
date? |
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The proposed date of inspection
will depend on the availability of the schedule for inspection
and the inspection officer will advise on the preferred date
or the nearest possible date. |
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| 6. |
When do
I need to obtain a CSC after the TOP has been issued? |
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The time frame for you to obtain
a CSC is spelt out in the written direction with the issue of
TOP or it may be further extended by BCA upon the expiry of
the 12-months period from the date of TOP. This applies to reconstruction
of landed houses.
As for additions and alterations to landed houses and residential
units of strata-subdivided buildings, the time frame is stipulated
as 15 months from the date of plan approval. This is indicated
as a condition on the approved building plans. For retention
works, it is 6 months from the plan approval date. However,
in your own interest, you are advised to obtain the CSC as early
as possible. |
