January 27, 2024
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) says it is important for owners of completed buildings in the state to obtain a certificate of completion and fitness for habitation before moving into such buildings for habitation.
The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, represented by the Head of Building Certification Department, (Mrs.) Oyeniyi Oluwabunmi, gave the advice while presenting a Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation to the owner of a three-floor structure, Mr. Rasak Oluwasunkanmi Busari (Mega Chicken Restaurant) at Block 24, Plot 3079b, Amuwo-Odofin area of the State on Friday.
According to the General Manager, the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation is proof that the building owner followed the laid down rules and regulations guiding building construction in the State.
Oki stated that before the commencement of any building construction in Lagos State owners/developers must approach LASBCA with their Building Plan Approval where a Letter of Authorisation to Commence Construction will be issued to them.
He stated further that the Letter of Authorisation will enable the LASBCA professional team comprising of Builders, Architects, and Engineers, amongst others to carry out stage-by-stage inspections of the building construction from foundation to completion level, thereafter a Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation will be issued the owner of the building.
The General Manager also specified that the issuance of the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation from LASBCA is an indication that the building owners/developers adhered strictly to all the Building Codes of the State and also certified the building fit, safe, secured, healthy and habitable for present and future generation.
