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Regulation 8

of Building Control Regulations 2003

Regulation 8

Particulars to be shown on building plans

Amended byS 854/2023 wef 18/12/2023S 854/2023 wef 18/12/2023

All building plans shall, where applicable, consist of or contain the following:

(a)

a site plan showing —

(i)

the location and layout of the site with boundary lines clearly verged;

(ii)

the outline of the building to be erected or building in which building works are to be carried out marked in colour or otherwise;

(iii)

the north point, or the georeference, and the number of the lot and adjoining lots and the Mukim (MK) or Town Subdivision (TS) number of the lot;

(iv)

the distance between the new building to be erected or the building works to be carried out and the lot boundary;

(v)

the retaining wall on the lot;

(vi)

the existing and proposed platform levels and slopes; and

(vii)

the ingress and egress to the site;

(b)

the floor plan of each storey including the roof plan of the building containing or showing —

(i)

clear statements indicating the purpose of every room or space in the building;

(ii)

the types of materials to be used for the main elements of the buildings;

(iii)

the grid lines or dimensions between columns, corridors, staircase landing and the thickness of walls and columns;

(iv)

the type of plant, equipment or water tank proposed to be installed and the location of the equipment and every plant room or water tank room;

(v)

clear statements indicating every part of the building that is to be air-conditioned or mechanically ventilated;

(vi)

in respect of the first storey, the existing and proposed platform levels of the site and adjoining lots; and

(vii)

in respect of the first storey, the distance between the new building and the lot boundary; and

(c)

such other details or plans as the Commissioner of Building Control may require.