Construction Approval Process; How to get building permit in Kenya

Construction approval process. 

There are three main approval stages in the building plan approvals in Kenya. Namely:

1. County Government Approvals
2. NEMA Approvals
3. Project Registration by National Construction Authority (NCA)

1.County Government Approvals

REQUIREMENTS

• -Architectural drawings behind them a registered Architect/Firm by BORAQS.
• -Structural drawings behind them a registered Structural Engineer/Firm registered by ERB.
• -Land ownership document (Tittle deed/Share Certificate/ lease document)
• -Land rates Clearance Certificate
• -Land search document (Not more than three Months old)
• -Mutation/Survey map
• -Approval fee (Determined by your design)

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2. NEMA Approvals

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For Commercial projects, NEMA Project registration is required.

• Obtain a project report from a Licensed environmental expert(registered).
• Submit the Report together with County Approved drawings for NEMA approval and Registration

3.Project Registration by National Construction Authority (NCA)

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REQUIREMENTS

• -Contractor registered by NCA
• -Registered Architect/Firm
• -Registered Engineer/Firm
• -Approved Architectural and Structural drawings.
• -NEMA certificate.
• -Client’s KRA certificate.
• -Bill of Quantity (B.o.Q) Summary
• -Client and Contractor signed contract documents.

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Also Check >>Kiambu County Online Building Approval 

WHAT DOES A COMPLIANT CONSTRUCTION SITE ENTAILS?

•  Site signboard Showing all approvals and professionals engaged in the project.
•  N.C.A registered Contractor
•  Safety sign
•  Personal Protective Equipment [P.P.E]
•  Sufficient hoarding and fencing
•  N.C.A Compliance Certificate
•  N.C.A accredited Skilled workers and Site Supervisors.

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