Essential Knowledge in

Building Legislation & Procedures for Building Plan Submission

OBJECTIVES
This course aims to give the Qualified Persons and technical support staff a better understanding of the building regulations. It allows participants to know the submissions process at different building plan stages and how it can be done more effectively and efficiently.

CoURSE CoNTENT
PARt 1 BUiLDiNG LEGiSLAtiONS - Building Control Act Building plan approvals & permits Building works Duties of developers, qualified persons, site supervisors and builders Building Occupancy - Building Control Regulations Buildable Design Minimum buildability score Building plan approvals & permits Submission of buildability score Submission of as-built buildability Non-compliance - Building Control Regulations Environmental Sustainability Code for Environmental Sustainability of Buildings 2008 Summary on Code on Envelope Thermal Performances for Buildings 2008 - Building Control Regulations Accessibility Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2007 Universal Design Guide for Built Environment Part 2 Building Plan Submission Submission and processing of architectural building plans Guidelines for structural plans, approval and permit Guidelines on household shelter and public shelter Part 3 Temporary Occupation Permit / Certificate of Statutory Completion Advance booking system Express TOP and its basic requirements Types of declarations Common pitfalls

Details
7th Run: Duration : 4 evenings (12 training hours) Time: 6.30pm 9.30pm Venue: BCA Academy Fee (inclusive of GST): S$450.00*
Refreshments will be provided.
* Skills Development Fund (SDF) funding is available for this course. To apply for SDF funding, companies are required to apply through WDAs SkillsConnect system @ www.skillsconnect.gov.sg.

Target Audience

Practicing architects Engineers Technical support staff

CPD Points

BOA-SIA - 4 CPD Points PEB - 12 PDUs

CoURSE SPEAKERS
Mr Yap Guan Hwa was with Building Plan Department BCA, for the past 30 years. He has spoken at seminars and workshops on building control matters till he retired last year. Mr Yaps principal responsibilities were administering the building control legislation, building codes, guidelines and setting up the process of plan approval. He was an examiner of the Board of Architects and has been a lecturer for candidates sitting for their Professional Practice Examination.
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Event Code: 76048

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Essential Knowledge in Building Legislation & Procedures for Building Plan Submission
Date: Duration: Time: Venue: Fee (incl of GST): _______________________________________ 4 Evenings (12 training hours) 6.30pm to 9.30pm BCA Academy S$450.00

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