Uniform Building By Law (1984)

1.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

Please choose the learning outcomes for today's session

Know some history of UBBL (1984) & Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Act 2007

Differentiate between PE and PEPC

Understand the importance to be familiarized with the Acts related to construction industry

Describe generally the content/scope, functions & relevance of having the UBBL (1984)

2.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which is NOT included in building by-laws?

Mechanical integrity

Safety

Providing employment

Structural integrity

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The followings are the objectives of Building By-laws EXCEPT:

Allows disciplined and systematic growth of buildings and towns and prevent haphazard development

Protect safety of public against fire, noise, health hazards and structural failures

They provide health, safety and comfort to the people who live in buildings

Renovation of old buildings without any charge by the government

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The followings are the Building By-Laws characteristics EXCEPT

The rules must be specific, clear and the language of rules should be grammatically correct

Terms used should be defined clearly so that there must be one and only one meaning of the term

Due to some special conditions and requirements, some bye-laws differ from the bye-laws of other places

No modification is allowed if required

5.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Building By-Law refers to a city or municipal law or ordinance, passed under the authority of a state or federal law specifying what things may be regulated by the municipality

False

True

None of the above

6.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

A by-law can be defined as

a regulation passed by a non-sovereign body, which derives its authority from another governing body

a law of the state/provincial or federal government which specifies what things the city may regulate through by-laws.

7.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

In the exercise of the powers conferred by Section 133 of the Street, Drainage & Building Act (1971), the Minister (State Authority) makes the following By-Laws:

Uniform Building By-Law (1984)

Registration of Engineers Act (1967)

Registration of Engineers Regulations (REG) 1990

8.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

Select the FUNCTIONS of Building by-Laws:

A set of rules that specify the min acceptable level of safety for constructed objects ie. buildings & non-building structures

Main aim is to protect public health, safety and general welfare relate to construction and occupancy of buildings & structures

Building by-Law will not become law of a particular jurisdiction even enacted by appropriate authority

Generally applied by architects and engineers and other stakeholders ie developer, contractors, manufacturers etc.

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The followings are generally the scope of Building by-Law EXCEPT:

Structural Safety

Fire Safety

Health Requirement

Noise Mitigation

Upgrades for existing building

10.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

Select the common local and federal authorities in Malaysia that involves submission requirements, activity flow procedures and time frame required to get approvals

Jabatan Kawalan dan Bangunan

Fire Department

Police Department

Land District Office

Telekom Malaysia

11.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

Select the CORRECT parts in Uniform Building by-Law (1984)

Part II - Submission of Plans for Approval

Part IV - Temporary Works in Connection with Building Operations

Part V - Infra-Structural Requirements

Part VI - Constructional Requirements

Part VII Fire Requirements

12.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

Why do we ought to be familiarize with the Acts related to construction industry?

The Acts governing the construction industry and its professionals are laws

Understand that construction professionals are actually governed by local laws via these Acts

Understand that breaches by construction professional of these Acts may results in penalties as severe as being remanded in jail on top of monetary fines

Know that the conditions within these Acts govern the way construction professionals do their work

Understand that any failure to exercise a duty of care as expected by the sections within these Acts may result in construction professionals being taken to court under civil cases by third parties e.g. the public

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Due to the introduction of the Certificate of Completion and Compliance [CCC], the parliament had amended the following Act

ACT 133 -Street, Drainage & Building Act (1974)

Act 514 - Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1994

14.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The Street, Drainage & Building (Amendment) Act (1974) is applicable in both East and West Malaysia.

False

True

None of the above

15.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The Uniform Building By-Laws (1984) were compiled under the provisions under Section 113 -By-laws - in the Street, Drainage & Building Act, 1974.

True

False

None of the above

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