CONFIDENTIAL 1 AP/FEB 2022/BSR656

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL ASSESSMENT

COURSE : BUILDING CONTROL III

COURSE : BSR656
CODE
ASSESSMENT : FEBRUARY 2022
TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts : PART A (3 Questions)

PART B (2 Questions)

2. Answer four (4) questions only. Answer ALL questions from PART A and one (1) question
from PART B in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

3. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.

4. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of :

i) the Question Paper

5. Answer ALL questions in English.

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This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages

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PART A

QUESTION 1

a) Describe the Mirror and Curtain principles as introduced under the Torrent System.

(15 marks)

b) Determine the types of buildings that can be built on an agriculture land.

(10 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) With the aid of a table, present ten (10) differences between strata and landed housing
developments.
(15 marks)

b) With examples, interpret five (5) main functions of the Commissioner of Building in a
Local Authority.
(10 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Assess the purposes and applications of a Housing Development Account according to the
Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act, 1966 (Act 118).

(15 marks)

b) With examples, interpret five (5) reasons for the abandonment of a housing project
developed by a property developer.
(10 marks)

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PART B

QUESTION 1

a) With the aid of a flowchart, determine the responsible parties to the management of an
apartment starting from the issuance of the Vacant Possession (VP) until after the
issuance of strata titles to the building, according to the Strata Management Act
(Act 757).
(15 marks)

b) According to the new acts concerning strata development introduced on 1 June 2015, a
Strata Title will be simultaneously delivered to the purchaser upon the delivery of the
Vacant Possession (VP). Explain the process of the strata title application to achieve that
aim.
(10 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Ali owns the land and intends to use it to obtain a loan to expend his business.
Recommend to Ali the procedures and effects involved with related sections and decided
cases.
(15 marks)

b) Each caveat has its own purpose and advantages. Describe the four (4) advantages of
Registrar Caveat compared to other caveats.
(10 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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