Uniform Building By Law (1984)

Please choose the learning outcomes for today's session

• Know some history of UBBL (1984) & Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Act 2007

• Differentiate between PE and PEPC

• Understand the importance to be familiarized with the Acts related to construction industry

• Describe generally the content/scope, functions & relevance of having the UBBL (1984)

Which is NOT included in building by-laws?

• Mechanical integrity

• Safety

• Providing employment

• Structural integrity

The followings are the objectives of Building By-laws EXCEPT:

• Allows disciplined and systematic growth of buildings and towns and prevent haphazard development

• Protect safety of public against fire, noise, health hazards and structural failures

• They provide health, safety and comfort to the people who live in buildings

• Renovation of old buildings without any charge by the government

The followings are the Building By-Laws characteristics EXCEPT

• The rules must be specific, clear and the language of rules should be grammatically correct

• Terms used should be defined clearly so that there must be one and only one meaning of the term

• Due to some special conditions and requirements, some bye-laws differ from the bye-laws of other places

• No modification is allowed if required

Building By-Law refers to a city or municipal law or ordinance, passed under the authority of a state or federal law specifying what things may be regulated by the municipality

• False

• True

• None of the above

A by-law can be defined as

• a regulation passed by a non-sovereign body, which derives its authority from another governing body

• a law of the state/provincial or federal government which specifies what things the city may regulate through by-laws.

In the exercise of the powers conferred by Section 133 of the Street, Drainage & Building Act (1971), the Minister (State Authority) makes the following By-Laws:

• Uniform Building By-Law (1984)

• Registration of Engineers Act (1967)

• Registration of Engineers Regulations (REG) 1990

Select the FUNCTIONS of Building by-Laws:

• A set of rules that specify the min acceptable level of safety for constructed objects ie. buildings & non-building structures

• Main aim is to protect public health, safety and general welfare relate to construction and occupancy of buildings & structures

• Building by-Law will not become law of a particular jurisdiction even enacted by appropriate authority

• Generally applied by architects and engineers and other stakeholders ie developer, contractors, manufacturers etc.

The followings are generally the scope of Building by-Law EXCEPT:

• Structural Safety

• Fire Safety

• Health Requirement

• Noise Mitigation

• Upgrades for existing building

Select the common local and federal authorities in Malaysia that involves submission requirements, activity flow procedures and time frame required to get approvals

• Jabatan Kawalan dan Bangunan

• Fire Department

• Police Department

• Land District Office

• Telekom Malaysia