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4.2 DEFINITION OF BUILDING BY-LAWS

Legal instruments stipulate the procedures for building plans

approval and other means of development and construction
control. UBBL 1984 is a building code which provides the

minimum requirements for the control and construction of

street, drainage and building in local authorities’ areas.

4.3 ROLE AND FUNCTION OF THE BUILDING BY-LAWS

The UBBL are designed to:

• Set a standardized building regulations for the whole of

Malaysia and applicable to all Local Authorities and building

professionals.

• Clarify line of legal responsibilities for buildings with clear

definitions on the Principal Submitting Persons.

• Regulate architectural, structural, health & safety, fire

protection capabilities and constructional requirements of

buildings, with clear references to the approved standards.

• Expedite the processing and building approvals and

occupation of buildings.

• Secure the health, safety, welfare, and convenience of persons

in or about buildings.

• Furthering and conservations of fuel and power.

• Prevent waste, undue consumption, misuse, and the

contamination of water.

In most cases, where an individual wishes to build or make

alterations to building, he must notify the appropriate

authorities of his attention.

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