BCA Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI)

As per the Building Control Act (CAP 29), Stellar Structures provides BCA Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI). The visual inspection; PSI is always conducted by the PE as per the BCA requirements; Er. Aman Aboobucker.

The duration for the PSI set by Statutory requirements is

  • Interval of every 5 years for all other buildings
  • Interval of every 10 years for buildings where 90% of its floor areais used solely for residential purpose

What is the process to move forward with a Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI) notice from BCA?

Step 1) Obtain a quotation and appoint civil/structural Professional Engineer (PE)

Step 2) Professional Engineer will purchase as built plans from BCA via BCA PPS system. If the owner/developer has the full BCA as built systems, you may save cost here and provide all the drawings via soft copy only.

Step 3) PE completes Appointment form to BCA to notify BCA 

Step 4) PE makes site visit to take pictures with the client/owner of the building. Where false ceiling is present, every 250m2 the client must open and have a worker to climb and inspect the area to take phots and videos as per the BCA new regulations. 

Please see BCA new regulations item 4.3.1 and 4.3.2:

Step 5) Upon completion of site visit, PE will prepare PSI report and submit to BCA for approval.

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What does the PSI Report content for information to the Authority?

  • General information of the building
  • Structural system of the building (Concrete Frame, Steel Structure, others)
  • Diary and Scope of Visual Inspection
  • Survey of loading on the building structures
  • Survey of Un-authorised works to Building structures
  • Survey of signs of structural defects, deformation or deterioration
  • Survey of exposure to aggressive environment
  • Survey of slope, retaining walls and slope protection structures
  • Survey of safety Barriers
  • Survey or checks carried out
  • Recommended remedial actions for all defects detected
  • Sketches, Plans, Photographs
  • Structural Engineers Certification

FAQ

Do you have a standard price for Authority Submissions?
A: There is no standard price to jobs. It is based on complexity, scale, phase of works. Please contact us via Whatsapp, Telegram, Email to inquire.
What is the documents you might require to give us a Quotation?
A: Please let us know the scope of works you would like us to provide, provide any supporting reports/architectural drawings/engineering drawings.
Can you work within my budget?
A: Please do let us know if you have a budget to keep in mind based on the scope and we will try to assist to work within the budget.
What is your guarantee of completion of Authority submissions?
A: No Company can provide a 100% guarantee, and all submissions are subject to Authority Approval, however our clearance rate is currently standing at 99% Our objective is to be transparent to our clients with all the requirements to meet clearance.

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