Crucial Legal Documents Required Before Applying for Construction Permit

• 6 October 2021
• Local News
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To apply for a construction permit, there are several necessary documents required such as architectural design, master plan, and a land title deed, among others. However, there are three types of crucial contracts that the owner or real estate developer must sign in front of competent authorities before obtaining the construction permit.

1. Construction Contract
This contract is different from a contract between the developer and the construction contractor(s). This refers to the contract between the developer and the government (mostly the commune chief and district governor), stating the developers’ responsibility on the construction site.

The contract requires the developer to ensure the safety of the neighbours residing nearby the construction, proper waste management, and appropriate fire prevention plan. The developer must pay for any damages to the neighbourhood in case there is an unexpected fire accident.

More importantly, under this contract, the developer must follow all the local rules and regulations to ensure that their construction does not affect the aesthetics, public order, environment.

2. Construction Site Management & Safety Contract

This is also the contract between the developer and the government (mostly the commune chief and district governor). Under this contract, the developer must build a proper fence around the construction site, and/or build the net protection barrier from the bottom to the top for high-rise buildings to prevent accidents.

Besides, the developer must not use public roads to store construction materials or conduct any construction activities such as mixing cement.

Moreover, the developer must also keep wide-enough sidewalks for pedestrians and ensure that there are no conflicts or disturbances caused by the construction to the nearby neighbours.

3. Adjoining Property Contract

Prior to construction, the developer must also enter into a contract with their neighbours asking permission to build any construction sharing a wall. This contract is to ensure the developer is liable for any damages during the construction. Both parties must sign the contract in front of the commune chief and district governor.

However, if the developer has no adjoining building to share a wall with, this contract is not required.

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