A building completion certificate (BCC) is the official document confirming that a building has been constructed in line with approved plans and meets the regulatory requirements for completion. It is a key approval a developer obtains at the end of construction.
Where you’ll see it
You’ll see the BCC referenced around project completion and handover. It is part of the package of approvals that allow a building to be occupied and units to be formally handed over and converted to title.
Why it matters
The BCC evidences that the building has passed the required inspections and conforms to its approvals. It underpins occupancy and the issuance of title deeds, so its presence reassures buyers that the project has been properly completed and signed off.
What it is not
A building completion certificate is not proof of ownership of a unit — that is the title deed. It is also distinct from the occupancy certificate, although both relate to a finished, compliant building.
Example
On finishing a tower, the developer obtains the building completion certificate, enabling occupancy and the conversion of buyers’ Oqood registrations into title deeds.
Connected documents and parties
BCC, approved plans, handover documents; developer, authorities, owners.
Going deeper: related reading: completion certificate.
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