Department of Building Control

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Background of the Department

The Building Control Department (JKB) carries out building control functions in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (WPKL) through the delegation of authority by the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 [Act 133], the Local Government Act 1976 [Act 171], and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Building By-Laws 1985, along with their amendments.

Building control covers aspects of approval, construction monitoring, and enforcement before, during, and after the completion of buildings. The control process includes issuing building plan approvals, permits for construction, renovation works, temporary buildings, TELCO transmitter structures, demolition works, and overtime work permits. Additionally, site monitoring is conducted from the start of construction until the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) is issued by the Principal Submitting Person (PSP).

In terms of enforcement, JKB undertakes physical and legal actions against offenses committed under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133), the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171), and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Building By-Laws 1985. JKB also handles public complaints, demolishes unauthorized buildings, and participates in special operations conducted by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).

The structural integrity and safety of high-rise buildings in WPKL are monitored through the Periodic Inspection Enforcement in accordance with Section 85A of the Street, Drainage, and Building Act 1974 (Amendment Act A1286). Notices are issued to building owners with buildings exceeding five stories to submit Periodic Visual/Structural Inspection Reports every 10 years after the issuance of the Certificate of Fitness for Occupation (CF) or CCC.

Abandoned and dilapidated buildings are also monitored to ensure owners clean or repair them, while a building repainting program is coordinated to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of Kuala Lumpur’s buildings.

The department is structured into three main divisions:

Building Control Division
Site Enforcement, Permits, and Building Forensics Division
Administration and Quality Management Division

JKB continuously strives to enhance its service delivery to city residents in its mission to make Kuala Lumpur a world-class and sustainable city for future generations.

Question ?

03-2617 6641

Fax

03-2698 3869

Our Email

jkb[at]dbkl[dot]gov[dot]my

Address

Tngkat 26, 28 - 31, Menara DBKL 3, Bandar Wawasan, Jalan Raja Abdullah, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.

Question ?

03-2617 6641

Fax

03-2698 3869

Our Email

jkb[at]dbkl[dot]gov[dot]my

Address

Tngkat 26, 28 - 31, Menara DBKL 3, Bandar Wawasan, Jalan Raja Abdullah, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.

Vision

Towards making the department the leading agency in achieving DBKL’s aspiration of a prosperous city for all by 2030, particularly in the aspect of urban development.

Mision

Providing efficient, effective, and transparent building control services for all residents of Kuala Lumpur.

Objectives

Implement building control services in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur in an orderly and efficient manner, in compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1976, the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974, and the Building By-Laws of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (1985).
Ensure the department's functions are carried out in accordance with the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan strategy, Planning Approvals, Policies, Regulations, and Guidelines in force.
Ensure that the services provided are efficient and customer-friendly, in line with the Customer Charter of the Building Control Department (JKB).
Ensure that JKB’s service delivery system is managed and implemented transparently and effectively, in compliance with the DBKL Quality Policy and the MS ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

Functions

Implement control and monitoring of buildings that are planned, under construction, or have been completed in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur by:

Issuing Building Plan Approvals / Permission to Erect Buildings / Permits in accordance with the requirements of the Acts / Laws / Policies and Guidelines in force.
Conducting monitoring and control of construction sites in terms of safety, health, and comfort, ensuring compliance with working hours as per legal requirements and regulations, and processing applications for overtime work approval if necessary.
Taking enforcement actions against constructions that deviate from the approved plans.
Monitoring and taking enforcement actions against completed and occupied / utilized developments without submitting CF/CCC.
Ensuring that periodic building inspections are carried out by building owners for buildings exceeding five (5) floors after ten (10) years of CF/CCC issuance.
Identifying, monitoring, and taking enforcement actions against abandoned, dilapidated, and dirty buildings.
Issuing telecommunication permit approvals in accordance with the requirements of the Acts / Laws / Policies and Guidelines in force.
Making recommendations for business premise licenses for those who comply with the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Building By-Laws.
Enforcing the provision of accessibility facilities in buildings for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in accordance with universal design requirements.
Taking action and monitoring public complaints and providing feedback within the stipulated timeframe.
Ensuring that notices and fines issued are complied with and monitoring cases up to the preparation of investigation papers for court submission if necessary.
Preparing the Building Control Department Guidelines based on current needs or directives from DBKL’s top management.

#	Name	Position	Telephone No	Email [at]dbkl[dot]gov[dot]my	Sector	Division	Unit	Address
1	Ismawijaya Zah Bin Mohamed Jais	Director J54	03-2617 6635	ismawijaya	Perancangan	-	-	Menara DBKL 3
2	YM Raja Sherina Mariam Binti Raja Sahar	Office Secretary N32	03-2617 6639	jkb	-	-	-	-
3	Sr. Zamizi Bin Zakaria	Building Surveyor J52	03-2617 6565	zamizi	-	-	-	-
4	Ts. Tahrina Binti Taib	Building Surveyor J48	03-2617 6650	tahrina	-	-	-	-
5	Hakimal Khairin Bin Saman	Building Surveyor J48	03-2617 6617	hakimalkhairin	-	-	-	-
6	Mas Haikal Faiz Bin Mas Jamalullail	Building Surveyor J44	03-2617 7000	haikalfaiz	-	-	-	-
7	Sr. Nurita Binti Saperi	Building Surveyor J44	03-2617 6568	nurita	-	-	-	-
8	Sr. Mohd Ridzuwan Firdaus Bin Mat Rashid	Building Surveyor J44	03-2617 6566	Ridzuwanfirdaus	-	-	-	-
9	Sr. Dayang Sufeane Binti Shuib	Building Surveyor J44	03-2617 6653	Sufeane	-	-	-	-
10	S. Subramaniam A/L Sanjivi	Civil Engineer J44	03-2617 6567	subramaniam	-	-	-	-
11	Mohd Shahrulnizam Bin Salim	Civil Engineer J44	03-2617 6633	shahrulnizam	-	-	-	-
12	Mohd Faeez Bin Zainal Ariff	Building Surveyor J41	03-2617 6616	mohdfaeez	-	-	-	-
13	Humaira Binti Kamarul Saman	Building Surveyor J41	03-2617 6675	-	-	-	-	-
14	Nur Anith Nadirah Aina Binti Ibrahim	Building Surveyor J41	03-2617 6618	-	-	-	-	-
15	Mohd Shukri Bin Ab Resid	Civil Engineer J41	03-2617 6472	shukriresid	-	-	-	-
16	Anis Syahira Binti Che Azhar	Civil Engineer J41	03-2617 6654	anissyahira	-	-	-	-
17	Khairunnisa Binti Mohamad @ Puad	Civil Engineer J41	03-2617 6621	khairunnisapuad	-	-	-	-
18	Nur Izyan Binti Aziz	Civil Engineer J41	03-2617 6578	nurizyan	-	-	-	-
19	Muhammad Aiman Bin Baharom	Civil Engineer J41	03-2617 6615	aimanbaharom	-	-	-	-
20	Nur Adila Binti Abd Hamid	Civil Engineer J41	03-2617 6676	nuradila	-	-	-	-
21	Mohamad Adzim Firdaus Bin Sharif	Civil Engineer J41	03-2617 6663	adzimfirdaus	-	-	-	-
22	Siti Azireen Hezza Binti Azahar	Civil Engineer J41	03-2617 6651	sitiazireenhezza	-	-	-	-
23	Mustafar Bin Yusoff	Civil Engineer Assistant JA40	03-2617 6620	mustafayusoff	-	-	-	-
24	Noor Afza Binti Ahmad @ Md. Ludin	Administrative Officer Assistant N32	03-2617 6646	noorafza	-	-	-	-

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