Buildings aged 30 years or above (except domestic buildings not exceeding 3 storeys) are subject to the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS). Each year, the Buildings Department (BD) selects target buildings and sends statutory notices for mandatory building inspection to the owners by registered mail. Upon receipt of the statutory notice, building owners are required to, within a specified time, appoint a Registered Inspector (RI) to inspect the common parts, external walls and projections or signboards of the buildings, and submit the inspection report, the completion report and the specified form after the inspection and repair.
| Items to be completed within the time limit | Time limit in general (from the date of the statutory notice) | |
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Common parts (from 1 June 2024) |
Individual premises |
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| Appointment of an RI | Within 5 months | Within 3 months |
| Prescribed inspection | Within 9 months | Within 6 months |
| Prescribed repair (if necessary) | Within 24 months | Within 12 months |
You can search on BD’s website for the MBIS notices and compliance status of buildings and individual premises.