Category: Design
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
The completion certificate is issued by the municipality after construction and confirms the building was built to the permit, the approved drawings and safety requirements. It is requested on Balady with the supervising engineering office's report.
Why it matters on a project
You need it for permanent utility connections and to register, sell or finance the property. Breaches during construction surface here and can delay it.
Common mistake
Changing facades or adding annexes without amending the permit, then discovering the breach when applying for the certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Who applies for the completion certificate?
The owner applies on Balady with the report of the engineering office supervising construction.
Does a villa need as-built drawings?
If permitted changes were made against the permit, the drawings are updated and approved before applying.
Related terms
- Building permit (Balady)The official approval to build, issued online through the Balady platform.
- As-built drawingsDrawings updated to match what was actually built, handed over in the close-out file.
- Handover certificateA document evidencing the client’s acceptance of the works and start of the defects period.
- SetbackThe required distance between the plot boundary and the building line.
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