The Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) is undeniably a crucial document within the property development process.
But what is a CCC? Who is a PSP and what is their role in this process? What is the difference between a CCC and a CFO? And most importantly, why is the CCC process critical for a building’s construction?
This article will answer all the above.
The CCC is a certificate proving that a building is well-constructed and safe for occupation. It is mandatory for all buildings, both residential and commercial, to obtain a CCC before they can legally operate.
A Principal Submitting Person (PSP) completes the CCC and is a registered industry professional who is in charge of overseeing the overall construction of the building. The PSP is typically an engineer, architect, or a profession related to the construction industry.
The PSP’s duties include submitting building plans to local governments (also known as pihak berkuasa tempatan or PBT), keeping the PBT updated on when construction begins, as well as acting as a supervisor for all construction work. They are also responsible for reporting any breaches of plans or regulations, providing consultation on why said breaches occurred and ensuring the breaches are rectified before the building’s completion.
Prior to the CCC’s introduction, the Certificate of Fitness for Occupation (CFO) was the certificate necessary for a building’s completion. But there is a key difference between the CCC and the CFO.
While the CCC requires a PSP to sign it off, the CFO was under the complete responsibility of local governments (PBT).
Because the CFO required local government authorities to visit the site in person to provide approval however, the lack of manpower meant that Malaysia’s property development industry had to experience backlogs and delays due to the limited availability of local authorities in signing off buildings.
As such, the CCC was then introduced in 2007 to speed up the approval processes and prevent homebuyers from experiencing delays when moving into their newly-built properties.
Nevertheless, the PBT is still included in the property development process as they are responsible for receiving, processing and approving CCC applications. This also means that PBT has the right to conduct site inspections to confirm construction details and are also authorized to impose penalties if there are breaches within the construction project.
So why do you need a CCC?
A CCC is important to ensure a building’s structure and overall build has been done up to standard.
The CCC process requires a sign off at every step of the building development process, ensuring that each step has been safely constructed, from the foundations of the building to the final touches of landscaping. Individual contractors are also required to sign off their respective work in the CCC as a form of responsibility over their work in the event that there are any defects that need to be addressed.
The CCC is submitted alongside documents from relevant registered bodies such as utility companies to ensure that everyday essentials like sewage connections or electricity supplies are functioning properly.
Once the CCC is issued, it is accompanied with a Vacant Possession (VP) notice and is the final step before you are able to move into your new home.
In conclusion, it’s important to not overlook the CCC process during a building’s construction period. With the presence of the CCC, you can rest assured that your building will be constructed according to standard and should there be any defects or negligence, you will be able to seek legal consequences easily.
