1.

Prior to joining the VBAS, building owners shall complete Pre-Assessment Checklist to get to know the requirements of VBAS and to see if the building is suitable for joining the scheme. The Pre-Assessment Checklist shall be submitted together with the Application Form.
2.

For joining the VBAS, simply download the Application Form for Building Certification(Form No. VBAS-AP-01) and read carefully the VBAS Guidebook for Building Ceritfication before completion. 

3.
Applications are classified in three Scenarios below:
Scenario 1

Application before Completion of MBIS & MWIS Inspections and Repairs without MBIS & MWIS (for windows in common parts only) Statutory Notices received

 Scenario 1A

Application before Completion of MBIS & MWIS Inspections and Repairs with MBIS & MWIS (for windows in common parts only) Statutory Notices received

 Scenario 2

Application after Completion of MBIS & MWIS Inspections and Repairs

  • Buildings which have not received MBIS & MWIS (for windows in common parts only) statutory notices
  • If building owners have only received Pre-notification Letters served by the Building Authority (BA), they may still submit their applications for VBAS under Scenario 1, and such applications should be submitted well in advance of the targeted date of issuance of statutory notices
  • If building owners have already received statutory notices served by the BA under MBIS & MWIS (for windows in common parts only), they cannot join the VBAS under Scenario 1, but may join the VBAS under Scenario 1A or Scenario 2 instead
  • To complete the assessment & assessment reports within 12 months from the date of acceptance of application for building certification and make reports submissions within 3 months from the completion of assessment reports
  • This scenario applies to buildings which have already received MBIS & MWIS (for windows in common parts only) Statutory Notices from 2019 onwards
  • If building owners have received statutory notices served by the BA under MBIS, they can join the VBAS under Scenario 1A within 2 months from the issue date of the statutory notices
  • Building Authority’s consent will also be sought for this type of application. Shall the Building Authority has an objection due to any reasons, the application will not be accepted
  • To complete the assessment & assessment reports within 12 months from the issue date of the statutory notices and make reports submissions within 3 months from the completion of assessment reports
  • Buildings already completed MBIS & MWIS (for windows in common parts only) inspections and repairs and received Compliance Letters for MBIS & MWIS (for windows in common parts only) /Acknowledgement Letters for Voluntary Building and Window (for windows in common parts only) Inspection issued by Building Authority
  • Assessment of the Building Management Category only.  Assessment of the Building Safety Category is exempted
  • To complete the assessment & assessment reports for Building Management Category and make reports submissions within 3 months from the date of Compliance Letters for MBIS & MWIS (for windows in common parts only) /Acknowledgement Letters for Voluntary Building and Window (for windows in common parts only) Inspection
4.

For appointment of VBAS Assessors, please see Register of VBAS Assessors and Important Notes for Appointment of VBAS Assessors.

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