Request a site plan from the Town Planning Section which falls under the Engineering Services Department. The site plan shows the location of the stand and its dimensions. The beneficiary will also be given building lines prevailing in the area where the stand is located.
Prepare the house plan and submit three copies to the Housing and Community Services Department for approval.
A plan approval fee which constitutes 1% of the cost of the new house on the plan is payable to Council on submission of the plan. For additions or extensions the plan approval fee is 1% of the construction value.
Council inspectors will scrutinize the plans and if the Director of Housing and Community Services is satisfied that the plan complies with the Council requirements, the plan is approved.
All drawings should comply with the Model Building by-laws of 1977 as amended.
All structural designs should be provided with calculations and a structural certificate form filled by the supervising Engineer.
Inspection of Construction Work
Council’s Building Inspectors will carry out regular inspections of any building structures being put up in the city. The following are the stages of inspection;
Setting out
Excavation
Slab level
Window level
Gable level
Roofing timber/sheets
Plumbing open test
Plumbing final test
Plastering and flooring
Finishes
The above stage inspections are mandatory and it is incumbent upon the builder/constructor to request for the inspections.
The builder or constructor should give 24 hours notice to book for an inspection. A certificate of occupation is issued after the above inspections have been made and level of development approved. One is not allowed to occupy an unfinished building.
The bricks and all other material are tested to check whether they are sound and durable.
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