UBBL PART II

SUBMISSION OF PLAN
FOR APPROVAL
3. (1) all plan for buildings submitted to local authority for approval

a) Be deposited at the office of local authority together with the fees

prescribed for the submission of such plans accordance with the First
Schedule to these By-laws;
b) Bear upon them a statement showing for that purpose the building for
which the plans are submitted is to erected and used;
c) Bear the certification of the qualified persons together with Form A as
set out in the Second Schedule to these By-laws for which they are
respectively responsible; and
d) Have attached thereto a stamped copy of the relevant site plan
approved by the competent planning authority and certified within
twelve calendar months preceding the date on which the building plans
are deposited unless otherwise exempted under any law relating to
plan.
 (2) Every plan, drawing or calculation in respect of any building shall be submitted by a
qualified person

4. (1) A local authority may if it is of the view that any plan, drawing or calculation is beyond
the competence of such qualified person submitting the same, return such plan, drawing or
calculation.
(2) A local authority shall accept ant returned plan, drawing or calculation if the same were
re-submitted together with a certificate from the relevant competent authority responsible
for registering such qualified person, certifying that such plan, drawing or calculation is
within the competence of such qualified person submitting the same.

5. Where under this By-laws any plan, drawing or calculation in relation to any building is
required to be submitted by qualified person, no erection or continued erection of that
building shall taka place unless that qualified person or any person duty authorized by him
undertakes the supervision of the erection and the setting out, where applicable of that
building.

6. (1) All plans submitted shall be signed by the qualified person and by owner or his agent
and shall bear the full address of the owner.
(2) The local authority may, if satisfied that the owner of the premises has refused to or has
failed to execute any work which is required under the Act to be executed by him, direct the
owner of the premises in writing to execute such work.
7.(1) The qualified person submitting the plans shall be responsible for the proper execution of the
works and shall continue to be so responsible until the completion of the works unless:-
a) With the agreement of the local authority another qualified person is appointed to take over; or
b) The local authority agree to accept his withdrawal or replacement at the request of the owner
provided that the erection of a building has not commenced.
(2) Where the local authority agrees to accept the qualified person’s withdrawal or replacement
under paragraph (1)(b) of By-law 7b the works shall not commence until another qualified person is
appointed to take over.
(3) Where any qualified person who has submitted any plan, drawing or calculation is respect to
any building has died or become bankrupt or cannot be found or has been deregistered from the
register or any other reason ceased to practice, the owner or occupier shall as soon as practicable
appoint another qualified person to act for him and submit adequate evidence to the local authority
of the circumstances.

8.(1) All building plans shall be deposited in triplicate or in as many copies as may be required by
the local authority
(2) One set of the plans shall be on other equally wear resistant and durable material which,
together one other set, shall be retained by the local authority and the third set shall be returned after
approval.
(3) If the plans are disapproved, one set of such plans shall be returned with a statement explaining
the reason for disapproval.
(4) Nothing in this By-law shall prohibit the depositing of additional sets of plans if it is considered
that by so doing the work of the local authority may be expedited.
9.(1) All plans shall be drawn to the following scale:

a) Site plans not less than 1=1000

b) Key or location any convenient scale
scale
c) All other general not less than 1=1000 except in special cases
building plans where the size of the building renders
drawing to
this scale to be impracticable to accommodate
within the limitations of paper sizes or when
the drawings are of unwieldy dimensions, the
local authority may use its discretion to permit
plans to be submitted to a smaller scale but in no
case shall the scale be less than 1=200
d) Sketch plans for not less than 1=200 approval in principle

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), all plans may be drawn in International System of
Units.
 10.(1) All plans in respect of any building shall unless inapplicable contain the
following:
a) A site plan showing:-
i. The site of the proposed building lot together with the number of the lot
and the section number;
ii. The means of access to the site from the street and the name of the street;
iii. The distance from the centre and side of roadway distinctly figured on one
of such plans;
iv. Where required by the local authority the dimensions of the lots;
v. The complete lines of surface water and foul water drainage and the point
of discharge of the proposed drains;
vi. The scale North point and the numbers of adjoining lots or buildings;
vii.The dimensions of clearances between the proposed building and the
boundaries;
viii.All lines of proposed adjustments and such like where applicable showing
the width of such new street or proposed new street and its connection with
the nearest public street;
ix. Existing and proposed ground level of the site.
b) A floor plan of each floor except when other floors are repetitive or are identical floors,
containing the following information:-
i. Figured dimensions of the lengths and breadths of the building and rooms and
thickness of wall thereof;
ii. Figured dimensions of all door and window openings, the clear day-light area of air-
wells, back area and open space of the building;
iii. Figured dimensions between walls, piers and stanchions on the foundation plan of
the building;
iv. Lines of permanent drainage of the site with arrows indicating the direction of flow,
the drains into which they will discharge and their sizes;
v. The names and uses of rooms.

c) Cross, longitudinal and other sections to clearly delineate the construction of the building
and showing:-
i. The existing ground level and proposed new ground level if the level of the site is to
be raised or lowered;
ii. The level of street roadside drain and verandah way (if the building abuts a street);
iii. The width and depth of foundations and thickness of walls, partitions and floors
thereof;
iv. The height of storey's, staircases, doors windows and ventilating openings thereof;
v. The sizes, position and direction of the floor joists and beams and the construction of
the roof thereof; and
vi. The materials to be used in the construction of the structure.
d) Front, rear and side elevations showing:-
i. The levels of adjoining footways, verandah way, roads and the
levels of the proposed counterparts;
ii. Part elevations of existing adjoining buildings showing their
floor levels, main coping, parapets and verandah heights;
iii. The materials proposed for the walls, windows, and roof, if
applicable and visible

(2) The qualified person or owner or occupier as the case may

be shall provide the local authority with such further
information as the local authority may require.

(3) All plans shall either be in clear indelible prints or drawn in

black with differences of material shown in distinct colours
and all existing structures in neutral tints.
11. The local authority may if it deems feet exempt any person from any or all
of the requirements of paragraph (1) of by-law 10.

12. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of by-law 8 and 10 when the

consideration of the local authority is desired for approval in principle of a
building, tentative sketch plans in duplicate on paper accompanied by a brief
report sufficient to show the character and standard of the building may be
submitted subject to the payment of the fees as prescribed in the First schedule to
these By-laws.

(2) When a building has been approved in principle, plans in accordance with
by-laws 2 to 10 and 14 to 16 shall be submitted and approved before
erection of the building approved in principle may be commenced.
13. (1) The local authority may, in writing grant special permission to commence
building operations provided that such commencement will not infringe the provisions of
the act or these By-laws.

(2) The granting of any permissions under paragraph (1) of by-law 13 shall not
deprive the local authority of its power to give written directions in respect of such
building.

14. (1) In plans submitted for additions or alterations, including a subdivision of rooms,
to a building, the parts, if any, of the building to removed shall be shown in dotted lines
and new work shall be either in red or in black fully colored.

(2) All existing surface water and foul water drains, stairs, windows and doors and all
openings for light and ventilation of the building shall be shown on such plans.

15. If so required by the local authority plans submitted for approval shall be accompanied
by a specification of all materials proposed to be used.
Part 21: Material not to be deposited in a street without
permission.

(1) No person shall deposit any building material in any

street without a temporary permit issued under by law
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 Means that there should no any material been placed
in street without permit that been release by
authorities.

(2) The fee for such permit shall be that prescribed in the
First Schedule to these By-law.
 In this sub-clause, its stated that the fee for such
permit to deposited a material in a street for such a
stated time, it should pay as in the first schedule.
(3) The person whom such permit is issued shall at his
own expense cause such material to be sufficiently fenced
and enclosed until the material are removed or
otherwise made secure to the satisfaction of the local
authority.
 This sub-clause was explain about the material that are deposit on the street, it
should sufficient fence or cover the material so it doesn’t make an a danger to
other people.
 Or the material should be cover as long as it made a satisfaction to the authorities.

(4)Such materials shall be suitability lighted during the

hour of darkness and watchmen shall be employed to
ensure that this is done.
 A light must be construct during the hour of darkness so other can see
the deposit material.
 An a watchmen also should be placed in the street to ensure this done
smoothly.
 Part 22: Notice of commencement of resumption of
building operations.
(1) Notice shall of the intention shall to commence or resume of
erection of a building required under subsection (9) of section
70 of the Act shall be made in Form B as set out in the
Second Schedule to these By-laws and shall include
particulars of the intended work.

(2) If the work is not commenced or resumed on the date given in

such notice, a further notice in Form B as set out in the
Second Schedule to these By-laws shall be given before the
work may be commenced or resumed.

(3) If the work is not started yet as stated in Form B as set out in
the Second Schedule, another Form B must be filled in and a
date to started the work must be include.
23 (1) As soon as the setting out of building has been
completed, the qualified person shall give written notice
to the local authority in Form C as set out in the Second
Schedule to these By laws certifying either that the
setting out has been carried out in accordance with the
approved site plan or if there has been any deviation
from approved site plan, that he will undertake to the
required number of amended site plans for approval
before the completion of the building.

23 (2) In either event the qualified person shall certify

that he accepts full responsibility for ensuring that all
town planning and building requirements are complied
with.
24. As soon as excavation for the foundation of
a building has been completed the qualified
person shall give written notice to the local
authorities in Form D as set out in the Second
Schedule of these By laws informing it of the
fact and certifying that the nature of the soil
condition as exposed by the excavations are
consistent with the design requirements and
conform with these by laws.
25. (1)

• Certificate of fitness for occupation of a

building shall be given when :
• a) qualified person have certified in Form E as set out
in the Second Schedule to these. By laws any condition
imposed by the local authority that they will accept full
responsibility concerned with and the local authority or
an officer authorized by it in writing for purposed of
inspecting.
• b) all essential services, including access roads,
landscape, car parks, drains, sanitary, water and
electricity installation, fire lift, fire hydrant and other
sewerage and disposal requirement has been provided.
25 (2)
 Nothing contain in this by-law shall prevent
the local authority or authorized by it in
writing for purpose from inspecting the
building works at any stage thereof and calling
any attention to any deviation from the
approved plan. By law, he may observe and
from giving notice in writing ordering such
deviation to be rectified.
 2.2 HOSE REEL SYSTEM
 
2.2.1 HOSE REEL C/W STEEL CABINET & LOCK SET
 
• (a)The hose reel system shall be of the swing universal type and shall consist of but not limited
to the following:

• (i) A Stop Valve

• (ii) Reel
• (iii) Hose
• (iv) Shut-off nozzle assembly
• (v) Steel cabinet & lock set
•  
• and shall he so designed as to facilitate swift withdrawal of the hose in any directions with the
reel axis horizontal.

• (b) The rubber hose shall have 1" internal diameter and a working pressure of 150 lbf/in².
The minimum bursting pressure shall be 600 lbf/in².

• The rubber hose shall be manufactured with an inner rubber tube lining, a reinforcement of
single rayon braid of cotton conforming to BS 3169 and an abrasion resistant rubber cover.

• The length of the rubber hose shall not be less than 100 feet as indicated in the Schedule of
Technical Requirements. The shall be no joints in the length of the hose.
• (c) The stop valve shall be 1" diameter and threaded 1" B.S.P. parallel. Any indication of the
open or shut position shall be fixed or marked on the wheel of the valve, and the body of the valve
shall be marked with directional arrow indicating the direction of flow through the valve.

• The hose reel waterways connecting the water supply to the hose excluding the stop valve and that
part between the stop valve and the hose reel shall be constructed of non-ferrous material or
stainless steel.

• (d) The shut-off nozzle assembly shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant material conforming
to BS 336. The assembly shall be attached to the stop valve in such a manner that it cannot be
disengaged until the stop valve has been opened. The shut-off nozzle shall have an outlet internal
diameter of 0.25 ± 0.003" with an internal smooth finish. The assembly shall have permanent
marking indicating open and shut positions of the hose, shall have permanent marking indicating
open and shut positions of the valve. The shut off nozzle assembly which is fitted to the end of the
hose, shall have an 8mm single spray/jet nozzle with ON/OFF handle.

• (e) The hose reel shall extend not more than 14" from the mounting surfaced and shall have an
overall diameter not greater than 30". The side plate of the hose reel shall have a continuous outer
rim and shall be rigid in construction. The diameter of the inner core on which the hose is wound
shall be less than 8". When the full length of the hose is coiled on the hose reel without the use of
abnormal tensions, the rims of the side plates of the hose reel shall project at least ½" beyond the
external diameter of the coiled hose reel shall be arranged in such a way that the hose is not
restricted or flattened by the application of additional layers.
26.

(1) Subject to payment of the fees prescribed in the First

Schedule to this By-laws, the local authority may after
deposing ad deposit either in cash or bank guarantee at the
fixed rates in its discretion grant a temporary certificate of
fitness for occupation of a building for a period, not
exceeding 6 months in cases where only minor deviations
from the approved building plans had been made and pending
full compliances with the requirements of the local authority
before the issue of the certificate of fitness for occupation

(2) Where the certificate under paragraph (1) is issued and the
owner or the occupier of the building does not fully comply
with the requirements as imposed, the local authority may
make use of the deposit for the purpose of complying with the
said requirements.
27. (1) The local authority may in its discretion
grant a partial certificate of fitness for the
occupation of any part of the building partially
completed and may impose any conditions that
it deems necessary in the public interest:
 Provided that no such permit shall be granted

if-
a. No application for partial certificate of
fitness for occupation has been made within
the period of construction
b. All essential services, including access road,
landscape, car park and etc has not been
provided
c. The occupation of such part of parts of a
partially completed building will prejudice
public health or safety.
 (2) a partial certificate of fitness for occupation
once issued shall remain effective until the
whole of the building is completed and a
certificate of fitness for occupation is issued.
28. No person shall occupy or permit to be
occupied any building or any part thereof
unless a certificate of fitness for occupation, a
partial certificate of fitness for occupation or a
temporary certificate of fitness for occupation
has been issued under these By-laws for such
building and any failure to comply with these
by-law shall render such person liable to
prosecution under the Act.
29. Fees in accordance with the First schedule to
these By-laws shall be paid by persons who
submit plans and specifications for approval in
respect of buildings to be constructed or
altered or for the issue of permits or temporary
permits in accordance with these By-laws.