Approval Process Mapping-Capital Development Authority

APPROVAL OF PLANS:

1) The building plans in Folder- II prepared by Architects and Structure Engineers registered with
PCATP (Pakistan Council of Architects & Town Planners) and PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council)
as such, are required to be submitted to the One Window Operation (0W0) of CDA.

2) After obtaining NOC from EM-I / EM-II (for residential buildings EM-I and for non-residential
buildings EM-II) six (6) sets of proposed building plans (i.e. for Office copy, Working copy, E/M
copy, Architect's copy, and Owner's copy and BCS-Violation Section copy) along with Form A-1 &
A-2 and other documents in the following manner, may be submitted. A set containing all
necessary forms along with a copy of Building and Zoning-- Regulations 2004, may be obtained
from the One Window Operation (OW0) counter or from Public Relations Directorate on
payment.

3) Form A-1 shall be signed by the owner and Form A-2 by an Architect and Structure Engineer
submitted in Folder-II.
4) A pay order of scrutiny fee shall be attached with the forms and proposed plans. The scrutiny
fee shall be calculated as per Annexure-A.

a) FOLDER — • (To be submitted for Estate Management Directorates)

Sr# Documents/Copies Remarks

1 Form A-I Original
2 Form A-II Attested Copy
3 Allotment Letter / Transfer Letter Attested Copy
4 Possession Certificate Attested Copy
5 Letter of sub-division (if applicable). Attested Copy
6 Letter of acceptance of attorney issued by CDA (if Attested Copy
applicable)
7 Owner / Attorney's National Identity Card Attested Copy
8 Pay Order / Bank Draft of scrutiny fee Original
9 Any other document may be necessary

b) FOLDER — IT (To be submitted for B.C.S. (Business Control Section)

Sr# Documents/Copies Remarks

1 Form A-II Original
2 Form A-I Attested Copy
3 Proposed Building Plans Original 6 sets
4 Allotment Letter / Transfer Letter Attested Copy
5 Possession Certificate Attested Copy
6 Contour Plan C (if applicable) Original
7 Letter of sub-division (if applicable). Attested Copy
8 Letter of acceptance of attorney issued by CDA (if Attested Copy
applicable)
9 Owner / Attorney's National Identity Card Attested Copy
10 Site Plan for non-residential plots/buildings (if applicable) Attested Copy
11 Soil Investigation Report (if applicable). Attested Copy
12 Pay Order / Bank Draft of scrutiny fee Attested Copy
13 Any other document may be necessary Attested Copy

5) Estate Management Directorates shall forward NOC to Building Control Section. BCS shall carry
out necessary scrutiny and informs in writing, the concerned architect and the owner on their
given addresses, regarding approval of the plans or otherwise. After three weeks of submission
of drawings, the concerned Architect may contact OWO to obtain necessary information.
 Form A-1

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Islamabad Building Regulations- 2005

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS

T0,

The Director Building Control-II, CDA

Khyaban-e-Sahrawardy Road, Sector G-7/4,

Islamabad.

Dear Sir,

I am the owner of Plot No. _____________Street No. ____________Sector No, _____________,

Islamabad.

2. I have engaged M/s, Architect _________________ & M/s, Engineer ______________ for design of
the building & supervision of the construction.

3. They have prepared building plans in accordance with Bye laws of CDA & hereby submitted for
approval of building plans.

4. Architect/Engineer ____________________ are hereby authorized by me to do all acts and things

required to be done in this regard under the Islamabad Building Regulations for me and on my behalf.

Yours faithfully,

Name: - _________________

Address: - _________________

Dated: - ______________
 Form A-2

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Islamabad Building Regulations- 2005

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS

To,

The Director Building Control-II, CDA

Khyaban-e-Sahrawardy Road, Sector G-7/4,

Islamabad.

Dear Sir,

This is to certify that, the building plans submitted by Owner for Plot No. ______________________
Street No. ____________________Sector _________________ Islamabad have been prepared by me/us
___________________.

2. That, I have undertaken to supervise the proposed construction & I indemnify CDA from all claims
whatsoever arise from during construction of building & thereafter & in case of discontinuity of my
services to the subject plot, I will inform to Authority accordingly.

Yours faithfully,

Signature: ________________________

(1) Licensed Architect (Name):___________

License No. _______________________

PCATP No. ________________________

(2) Licensed Engineer (Name): ___________
License No. _______________________
PEC No. __________________________

Dated________________________
 1) COMPLETION CERTIFICATE / PERMISSION TO OCCUPAY
2) Before any building is occupied, after construction in the Islamabad Capital territory, this is
mandatory to obtain Completion Certificate / Permission to Occupy under the Building & Zoning
Regulations.
3) Notice of Completion, Form B-I shall be signed by the Owner and submitted for E/M
Directorate, EM-I / EM-II (for residential buildings EM-I and for non-residential buildings EM-II)
in Folder— I. And Form 13-2 along with Completion Drawings (As Built Drawings) shall be signed
by the Architect and submitted for BCS in Folder—II. Both folders are to be submitted at the
One Window Operation (0W0) of CDA.
4) Six (6) sets of Completion Drawings (i.e. one each for Office copy, Working copy, E/M copy,
Architect's copy, Owner's copy and BCS, Violation Section copy) along with other documents in
the following manner, may be submitted.

a) FOLDER — I (To be submitted for Estate Management Directorates)

Sr# Documents/Copies Remarks

1 Form B-I Original
2 Form B-II Attested Copy
3 Allotment Letter / Transfer Letter Attested Copy
4 Possession Certificate Attested Copy
5 Letter of sub-division (if applicable). Attested Copy
6 Letter of acceptance of attorney issued by CDA (if Attested Copy
applicable)
7 Owner / Attorney's National Identity Card Attested Copy
8 Pay Order / Bank Draft of scrutiny fee Original
9 Any other document may be necessary
b) FOLDER — II (To be submitted for B.C.S.)

Sr# Documents/Copies Remarks

1 Form B-II Original.
2 Form B-I Attested Copy
3 Completion Drawings (As Built Drawings) Original 6 sets
4 Allotment Letter / Transfer Letter Attested Copy
5 Possession Certificate Attested Copy
6 Contour Plan (if applicable) Attested Copy
7 Letter of subdivision (if applicable). Attested Copy
8 Letter of acceptance of attorney issued by CDA (if Attested Copy
applicable)
9 Owner / Attorney's National Identity Card Attested Copy
10 All copies of Form — D's Original.
11 Site Plan for non-residential plots/buildings (if Attested Copy
applicable)
12 Soil Investigation Report (if applicable). Attested Copy
13 Soil Investigation Report (if applicable). Attested Copy
14 Any other document may be necessary
5) A pay order of scrutiny fee shall be attached with the forms. The scrutiny fee shall be calculated
as per the Annexure-A.

6) Folder-I and Folder-II shall be submitted to Building Control Section (BCS) and. Estate
Management Directorate respectively along with completion plans/drawings (6 sets) through
OWO, CDA. Building Control Section on receipt of above, shall issue a letter to the owner
requesting for the site inspection.

7) A set, containing all necessary forms along with a copy of Building and Zoning Regulations 2004,
may be obtained from One Window Operation (0W0) counter or from Public Relations
Directorate on payment.

8) Estate Management Directorates shall forward NOC to Building Control Section. BCS shall caries
out necessary site visit and scrutiny and informs in writing to the concerned architect and the
owner on their given addresses, regarding observations, if any.

9) Actual construction shall be verified according to the completion plan (As Built Drawings) and
following items shall particularly be checked;

a) Building Verification Certificates (Form-D's)

b) Maximum Plinth Level from front road (average) level.
c) Height of Ramp.
d) Drainage Grating at Gate Level.
e) SEWERAGE connection to CDA sewer mains and proper mechanical system in case of
basements.
f) STORM WATER DRAINAGE connection to CDA drainage mains.
g) Mandatory Setbacks.
h) Total Covered Area.
i) Emergency Exits, if applicable.
j) Fire Fighting Arrangements for buildings more than three story.
k) Additional water tanks for Rainwater Harvesting / emergency use.

10) In case, no change is there from the approved plan and/or according to the Bye laws and after
receiving the necessary scrutiny fee etc., the concerned Deputy Director Building Control
Section shall issue completion certificate, if all other requirements are met on the part of
owner/allottee.
 Form-B-1

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Islamabad Building Regulations- 2005

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

To,

The Director Building Control-II, CDA

Khyaban-e-Sahrawardy Road, Sector G-7/4,

Islamabad.

Dear Sir,

I hereby give notice of completion of building/addition/alteration and / or alteration in the

building on of Plot No. ______________Street No.
_____________________Sector_________________, Islamabad and of drainage and water
supply arrangement therein, and apply for your permission to occupy the said building.

2. The said work has been carried out in accordance with the Building Plans approved under
your letter No. _______________

3. No Demand Certificates from the Housing Societies/Scheme.

Yours faithfully,

Name: - ____________

Address: - ___________

Dated: - _______________
 Form B-II

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Islamabad

Building Regulations- 2005

LICENSED ARCHITECT/ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE

To,

The Director Building Control-II, CDA

Khyaban-e-Sahrawardy Road, Sector G-7/4,

Islamabad

Dear Sir,

I hereby certify that the building /addition and/or alteration in the building on Plot No. ______________
Street No. _______________________Sector _____________________ Islamabad has/have been
completely/partly completed under my supervision ad to my satisfaction in accordance with the Building
Plans approved under the CDA No. ________________Dated: _______________

2. That, I hereby indemnify CDA from all claims whatsoever will arise from construction of building & its
material.

Yours faithfully,

Signature: ________________

(1) Licensed Architect (Name):____________

License No.________________________
PCATP No._________________________
(2) Licensed Engineer (Name): ____________
License No. ________________________
PEC No. ___________________________
Dated:-_____________