1.0 INTRODUCTION

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This article is intended to provide an outline of Malaysia's existing building and construction legislation.

 

The article is not intended to be a thorough discussion of all property development and building laws. Nonetheless, in light of the implementation of the Certificate of Completion and Compliance [CCC], it will give a specific review of the Uniform Building By-Laws, 1984 / Amendments 2007, which had undergone significant amendments, as well as touching on the main Act 133 - Street, Drainage & Building Act, 1974 / Act A1286 - Amendment 2007, which had undergone significant amendments.

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1.1 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LAWS AND PROFESSIONALS

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It is preferable to show the consequences of some of these Acts in a property development to comprehend the scope of the law's arm in the building and construction business. The following is a general overview of the various Acts' coverage in property development and building procedures:

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1. DEVELOPERS

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2. TOWN PLANNERS

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3. ARCHITECTS

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4. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

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5. CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

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6. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

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7. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS