Multiple Inspections by Building Control Authorities for Low-Risk (Category 1) Buildings Eliminated
Reform IDS205
Reform Description
Multiple Inspections by Building Control Authorities for Low-Risk (Category 1) Buildings Eliminated

Before: Businesses were required to undergo a number of inspections for getting construction permits, which was causing delay and hassle for SMEs.

After: After reform, there are only 02 inspections for low-risk buildings: one before starting and other on completion.

SectorAll Sectors
BeneficiariesAll Businesses
Jurisdiction/ LocationAll Provinces
DepartmentSindh Building Control Authority - SBCA
Date of Implementation27-01-2020
DetailsDifficulty● Inspections were conducted at various stages of construction (before construction, different plinth levels, on completion) by the Tehsil Municipal Administration, Urban Area Development Authorities, or Building Control Authorities.
● This inspection regime was burdensome for small and medium businesses.
AnalysisIt was deliberated that for low risk (Category-1) buildings (low-cost single floor or two-story buildings having an area less than 1000 sq ft) the number of inspections needed to be reduced.
SolutionFor low-risk buildings, the requirement for multiple inspections has been eliminated. Now, only two inspections will be held.
Evidence