 NAME:ONYENALI

JESSICA CHIZOBA
 MATRIC
NO.:21CA029665
 COURSE:ARC 224
 GROUP:EVEN
NUMBER(NO.50)
 OGUN STATE
BUILDING CODE
WHAT ARE BUILDING CODES?
 A set of rules governing the design, construction, and remodeling
of residential residences, commercial buildings, and other
structures within a jurisdiction is known as a building code and is
created by municipal or county officials with the assistance of
construction experts. The seven construction experts of the
Building Industry and their respective Regulatory Bodies, i.e.
Architecture, Building, Engineering, Estate Surveying and
Valuation, Quantity Surveying, Surveying, and Urban and
Regional Planning.

OGUN STATE BUILDING CODE

General information
 In Ogun State, building regulations include certain measurements
for setbacks and airspace; setback to public infrastructure and
utilities; building coverage permissible per plot of land for
residential, commercial, industrial and other uses; plot sizes;
greenery and landscaping and permissible residential densities.
Other regulations address permissible complementary
developments in land use zones, space standards, parking
requirements and height of buildings.

 Building and Construction Code 2022 was derived from the

National Building Code 2005, which stipulates that its provisions
be made part and parcel of each State’s existing and future laws
dealing with building design, construction and maintenance.
 Like the National Building Code, Ogun State Building and
Construction Code 2022 will stop ugly trends in the built industry
and open new vistas therein; eliminate to the barest minimum the
incidences of ‘collapsed building syndrome’ in Nigeria, and
promote safety and qualitative housing for every Nigerian.
 Committee members to study the documents of the building code
and make inputs from their areas of core competencies to achieve
an inclusive, robust and acceptable code for the State to
complement the existing legislature.
The Building Codes
Most of these building regulations are simplified for easy
understanding,Below are the building codes of Ogun state:

 Do not build on waterways or under high tension power lines;

observe stipulated setbacks and airspace; use professionals in the
built industry for your construction and obtain the necessary
permits from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban
Development, among others.

 Development of perimeter wall fences around residential buildings.

the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Regulations,
expressly state that “in residential areas or residential uses, the
front fences abutting a road shall be a maximum of 2100mm in
height, made of maximum of 1200mm high solid component and
topped with see-through metal grill or mesh of maximum 900mm
high.There are also specific stipulations for commercial,
institutional and public buildings, while front fences are not
allowed on designated high streets..

 Also very specific is the regulation that the fence separating two
adjacent properties shall be maximum of 2100mm in height, made
of 1500mm high solid component and topped with see through
metal grill or mesh of maximum of 600mm high. Extremely high
fences are erroneously believed to offer privacy to the inhabitants
of a building. However, it also leads to isolation of the inhabitants
in times of emergencies such as, say, robbery attacks, fire or even
unexpected medical accidents. There have been reported and
 recorded instances where daredevil robbers gain access into a
compound by creating holes in such fences, trapping the
inhabitants inside completely at their mercy. It has, therefore,
repeatedly shown that such high fences, toppled with concertina
security wires, supported by CCTV cameras really offer no help
when marauders have gained entrance and are prevented from
being seen by neighbours, passers-by or security agents.

 the setback of buildings to electricity power lines and installations

should be a minimum of six metres from an 11KV power
pylon/tower, 10 metres for 33KV, 20 metres for 132KV, 30 metres
for 330KV and 12 metres from an electricity substation to any
property.These overhead power lines can pose a danger during
periods of torrential rainfall, lightning storms or even accidents. By
observing the setbacks, citizens can be protected from direct risks
of electrocution, among others.It is also important to note that
these power lines are constantly exposed to nature, which make
them vulnerable to wear and tear.

 setbacks to water bodies and channels, stipulating a minimum

distance of 150 metres between the property boundary and the
ocean or sea shoreline at high tide; a minimum of 100 metres
between the property boundary and the established bank of Ogun
River; a minimum distance of 20 metres between the property
boundary and the bank of a river, creek or stream; and a minimum
distance of 10 metres between the property boundary and the edge
of a gorge, canal or drainage channel.By observing these setbacks
to water bodies and channels, citizens can play an important part in
preventing flooding and protecting themselves from the overflow
of water, most especially during the opening of dams and torrential
rainfalls.
While looking to the government to come to our aid in times of
unexpected, unpleasant occurrences, the citizenry should endeavour to
play its part by ensuring compliance with laid down regulations. People
can start from the low-hanging fruit, which is to comply with the fence-
building regulation, observe stipulated setbacks, airspaces and other
regulations of the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban
Development with the knowledge that public safety remains a
paramount focus of the ministry and its agencies and that adherence to
these regulations can improve the quality of life and functionality of
spaces within living environment.

The Ministry is the apex body of Physical Planning in Ogun State. It is

responsible for the formulation of Physical Planning policies and the
coordination of physical development within the State. It derives its
statutory functions from section 3 line 246 of the State Urban and
Regional Planning Law No.20 of 2005. Though the Ministry is the
policy making body, it has the Urban and Regional Planning Board as its
parastatal.

Buildng Plan Approval Process In Ogun State

Step 1:get a survey plan,the documet that measures the boundary of

parcel of land

Step 2:get a site plan drawn to scale 1:100

Step 3:get working architectural drawings

Strp 4:get electrical/mechanical and structural engineering drawings

Step 5:submission of documents:5 copies of architectural

plan,engineering drawings and e.i.a report and a cover letter

Step six:submission of technical report/environmental impact

assessment/buildability report
Step seven:calculation of assessment

Step eight:payment of assessment fees

Step nine:confirmation of payment by accounts department

Step ten:physical inspection of site by the town planning department

Step eleven:forwarding of corporation stamps drawings to the ministry

of physical planning(mupp)

Step twelve:payment of mupp fee

Step thirteen:ogshc contacts applicant for pick up of the approved plan

Summary of The Document For Town Planning And Development

Control Matters

 What is a Development or Building Plan permit? Building plan

permit means an approval or assent given for the short time for the
construction of a new building, an alteration, amendment,
addition, repair or renovation to an existing building.

 Why do we need building permit?-To ensure that structures get

built in the right place. -To ensure that structures are built in
accordance to State’s laws and regulations. -To ensure that
development and growth are environmentally sustainable.

 3. Who can submit an application for Architectural Building

Plan Permit? - An Allottee of the Corporation - The Agent of the
Allottee who must be a Registered Professional in the Building
industry (e.g. Registered Architect, Builder, Estate
 surveyor/Valuer, Land surveyor and Town Planner) may submit
such application

 4. Planning Standards -Building Plan Regulation/ Development

standards are to be found on the website. The standards include air
space and density requirements amongst others. Please see
Development Regulations
(Residential/Commercial/Industrial/Other) for details. These
documents are available online.

 5.What do I need to process a Building Plan Permit?

 Evidence of payment of lease (cost of land) plus, ground rent

and other fees up to date.

 ii. 5 sets of Architectural drawings signed and sealed by

ARCON Registered Architect.

 iii. 5 sets of Structural/Civil Engineering Drawings signed

and sealed by a COREN registered structural Engineer and 5
sets of Mechanical/Electrical Drawings signed and sealed by
a COREN registered mechanical/electrical Engineer, where
applicable (for residential buildings with one or more
suspended floors, Commercial and Industrial Buildings).

 iv. 5 Photocopies of survey plan

 v. E.I.A Report written, signed and sealed by a registered

Town Planner, where applicable.

 vi. Any other document as stipulated under the current Ogun

State building codes and Urban and Regional Planning Law
No 20 of 2005 as amended

 6.What are the processing step or stages?

 STEP 1. Submission of 5 copies of Architectural Plan,
Engineering Drawings and E.I.A report (where
applicable) to the Town Planning Department of the
Corporation, along with a cover letter. Applicant is to
deliver a copy of the cover letter (acknowledged by the
Town Planning department) to the office of the General
Manager. The Site Plan should be drawn to scale 1:100
and include the following details: - Indicate orientation;
that is the geographical North. - Indicate correctly all the
beacon numbers as is shown on the survey plan. - Show
adjoining roads with measurements and fence. - The block
plan of the buildings showing the horizontal and vertical
dimensions. - All septic and sanitary fittings reticulation
must be indicated appropriately. - Land use Analysis must
also be indicated on the site plan. - Indicate access ways,
driveways and parking spaces. I. Residential use – 2 car
parking spaces per one family unit. II. Commercial use –
3 car parking spaces for every 100 sqm of the total
lettable floor space. III. Industrial use – 2 car parking
spaces for every 100 sqm of lettable floor space.

 STEP 2. Calculation of Assessment using the Length ×

Breath x Height x Rate (depending on the location) and
penal fees (if applicable).

 STEP 3. Payment of Assessment Fees

 STEP 4. Confirmation of payment by Accounts

Department.

 STEP 5. Further processing; Engineering and Building

Departments (for vetting), Town Planning Department for
Physical Inspection.
  STEP 6. Corporation stamps drawings and forwards to
Ministry of Physical Planning (MUPP) for further
processing IF submitted drawings are found to have
satisfied all statutory requirements (It is the responsibility
of the allottee to ensure with all other statutory
requirements at the Urban and Regional Planning Board)

 STEP 7. Applicant pays fees as assessed by MUPP;

MUPP returns approved plans to OGSHC

 STEP 8. OGSHC contacts applicant for pick up

 7. What is Penal Fee? The Fee Payable when the Applicant

violates any section of the Urban and Regional Planning Law No
20 of 2005.

 8.How will I know my Architectural Building Plan is Approved

or Not Approved? You will be notified

 9.How long will the whole process take? 15 Working Days. is

this inclusive of the process at mupp. please bear in mind that from
the point of view of an applicant. the process is not complete until
the approval is in their hands

 10. Can my Application be rejected? Yes, if the application is

not in line with the accordance of the Standard / Regulation of the
Corporation.

 11. I have developed without approval -Stop further work and

visit the Town Planning section of the Corporation for necessary
advice.