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* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.
Requirement Details
Procedure 1.
Obtain a set of design requirements and conditions of development
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 2.
Obtain project pre-approval from Occupation Department, Health Department and Safety Department
Time to complete:
7 days
Cost to complete:
FJD 110
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The cost is FJD 110 per hour of work. One 1 hour of work is what the agency would charge for our case study.
Procedure 3.
Obtain project pre-approval from National fire authority
Time to complete:
21 days
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 4.
Obtain project pre-approval from the Water and sewage authority
Time to complete:
7 days
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Public works department
Comment:
Procedure 5.
Request and obtain development permission from Suva City Council
Time to complete:
20 days
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Suva City Council
Comment:
This application, also known as the Town Planning Form, must be accompanied by general building plans (three copies), specifications and detailed structural drawings (two copies), and the locality plan (three copies).
Procedure 6.
Request and obtain building permit with Suva City Council and pay building permit fee
Time to complete:
60 days
Cost to complete:
FJD 2,190
Name of Agency:
Suva City Council
Comment:
The application should be accompanied by the development permission (three copies), the locality plan (one copy), building plans (three copies), specifications (two copies), and copy of title plan. The plans are reviewed by the following Suva City Council staff: a structural engineer, civil engineer, health department, and city planner.
The fee is paid at the time of permit application and is calculated on the project value: FJD 88 for construction projects of up to FJD 20,000 plus FJD 2.20 for every FJD 1,000, or part of thereof, in excess of FJD20,000 (see the schedule in the attached building application form). For a building valued at FJD 975,450 (FJD 720 sq/m * 1300.6 sq/m), the permit would cost FJD 88 plus FJD 1,195, for a total of FJD 2,190.
In theory, Suva City Council carries out Procedures 3–5, but in most cases, to expedite the process, the applicant visits the relevant authorities in person.
Procedure 7.
Submit plans for approval by the Ministry of Town and Country Planning
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Ministry of Town and Country Planning
Comment:
Procedure 8.
Obtain project clearance from Health Department
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
FJD 50
Name of Agency:
Health Department
Comment:
Procedure 9.
Obtain project clearance from Public Works Department at the Ministry of Works and Energy
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Ministry of Works and Energy (Public Works Department)
Comment:
Within the Public Works Department, the plans are reviewed by the Roadside Section and the Water or Sewage Section.
Procedure 10.
Notify and receive inspection from the Engineering Department of Suva City Council about completion of foundation work
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Suva City Council (Engineering Department)
Comment:
The inspection needs to be requested 1 day in advance, but they reliably come. It does not delay the construction process
Procedure 11.
Notify and receive inspection from the Engineering Department about setup of the structure
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Suva City Council (Engineering Department)
Comment:
The inspection needs to be requested 1 day in advance, but they reliably come. It does not delay the construction process
Procedure 12.
Notify and receive inspection from the Engineering Department about completion of the roof
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Suva City Council (Engineering Department)
Comment:
The inspection needs to be requested 1 day in advance, but they reliably come. It does not delay the construction process
Procedure 13.
Notify and receive inspection from the Engineering Department about completion of the project
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Suva City Council (Engineering Department)
Comment:
Procedure 14.
Obtain electrical power connection from Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA)
Time to complete:
5 days
Cost to complete:
FJD 250
Name of Agency:
Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA)
Comment:
Procedure 15.
Receive electricity inspections and obtain inspection certificate
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA)
Comment:
Procedure 16.
Obtain water and sewage connection from Public Works Department
Time to complete:
30 days
Cost to complete:
FJD 400
Name of Agency:
Ministry of Works and Energy (Public Works Department)
Comment:
The cost cited here is for commercial real estate.
Procedure 17.
Receive plumbing and sanitary inspection from Public Works Department
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Ministry of Works and Energy (Public Works Department)
Comment:
Procedure 18.
Receive final inspection from local authority and obtain occupancy permit
Time to complete:
3 days
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Local Authority
Comment:
The local authority coordinates the fire inspection, which includes the national fire authority, the Engineering Department, and the Environment Department.
Procedure 19.
Request and receive connection to telephone from Telecom Fiji
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