Which of the following is a requirement for a licensed person to be a commissioner

The Licensing of Builders Scheme is part of BCA’s long-term plan to upgrade the safety and quality of the construction sector while raising professionalism by requiring minimum standards of management, safety record and financial solvency.

Who needs a license

Builders who:

  • Are carrying out building works where plans are required to be approved by the Commissioner of Building Control.
  • Work in specialist areas, which have a high impact on public safety.

Note: The requirement applies to both public and private construction projects.

Types of license

License type

Sub-type

Allowable projects

General Builder License

Class 1

Projects of any value

Class 2

Projects of $6 million or less

Specialist Builder License

N.A.

Any of the following specialist building works:

  • Piling works
  • Ground support and stabilisation works
  • Site investigation work
  • Structural steelwork
  • Pre-cast concrete work
  • In-situ post-tensioning work

Note: You may register in more than one category if qualified.

Licensing requirements

You must fulfil all of the following requirements to receive a Builder’s License.

Requirement

Details

Appoint an Approved Person (AP)

The AP will take charge and direct the management of the business in building works.

The AP must be:

  • The sole proprietor in a sole proprietorship
  • One of the partners in a partnership
  • A director, member of the board of management or an employee (being a person with similar duties and responsibilities of the aforementioned roles) in a corporation

The AP must also possess the right qualifications and experience.

Appoint a Technical Controller (TC)

The TC will oversee the execution and performance of any building works undertaken by the builder.

For specialist builders, the TC appointed must possess a civil or structural engineering degree from a recognised institution and have the right qualifications and experience.

Resident Engineers must meet acceptable qualifications set by BCA.

Meet minimum paid-up capital (for corporations only)

Class 1 General Builder: not less than $300,000

Class 2 General Builder or Specialist Builder: not less than $25,000

Pay licensing fees

Note: Validity of license is up to 3 years.

Class 1 General Builder: $1,800

Class 2 General Builder: $1,200

Specialist Builder: $1,500

Forms and documents

Download the following for your Builder License application or to change your particulars with BCA.

Form or document

Description

Simplified Guide

A brief introduction to the relevant Act and Regulations.

Login to eBACs if you wish to apply for additional license(s) or vary a license class.

Declaration of Personnel Appointment and Experience

For licensed builders and registered contractors who wish to appoint new or additional personnel.

Section D_Project List

For specialist builders to provide a list of projects undertaken by the TC.

Notification of Termination of Approved Person/ Technical Controller

For builders who wish to update termination of AP or TC.

Change of Company's Particulars

For licensed builders and registered contractors who wish to update address and contact details.

Update of Foreign Employee's Work Pass (Employment Pass/ S-Pass)

For licensed builders and registered contractors who wish to update personnel's renewed pass.

What is a power of attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document created by a person who entrusts another person to act on their behalf. This is usually for a legal transaction, such as the buying, selling or renting of property.

The creator of the document is the donor, while the person appointed to act on the donor's behalf is the donee.

Depositing a power of attorney

Depositing a power of attorney means registering it with the court. It will be available on public records for inspection.

The General Division of the High Court only accepts powers of attorney that are created under Section 48 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act.

Estimated fees

The fees include:

  • $0.80 per page for document filing fees.
  • $1.50 to deposit a power of attorney.
  • There may be other fees if you need to obtain a copy or extract of the deposited documents, or examine and mark documents as office copies. Refer to the Powers of Attorney (Scale of Fees) Rules for the full list of fees.

What you should do

Submit the power of attorney and the supporting documents via eLitigation. If you do not have an eLitigation account, visit the LawNet & CrimsonLogic Service Bureau to file in person.

The documents must fulfil these requirements to be accepted by the court:

In general, to deposit an instrument creating a power of attorney, all of the following requirements are to be complied with:

  • The execution of the instrument must have been verified in accordance with Order 26, Rule 4 of the Rules of Court 2021
  • The instrument must be accompanied by an affidavit, a statutory declaration, certificate or other evidence by which the execution of the instrument was verified (unless the execution of the instrument creating the power of attorney has been verified by the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths who attested to the execution).

Refer to Order 26, Rule 4 of the Rules of Court 2021 for more details on filing of instruments creating powers of attorney.

In general, the execution of the power of attorney may be verified by one of the following:

  • An affidavit or a statutory declaration made by a witness to the execution or by an impartial person who knows the signature of the donor of the power of the attorney.
  • The signature of a Commissioner for Oaths as a witness to the execution.
  • Any other evidence which is satisfactory to the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

Refer to Order 26, Rule 4 of the Rules of Court 2021 for more details on verification of the execution of the power of attorney.

The power of attorney should be deposited with a translation that is certified by a sworn interpreter of the court or verified by a statutory declaration of a person qualified to translate it.

Inspecting a power of attorney

You may request to inspect a power of attorney deposited in the Supreme Court to verify its validity.

Estimated fees

Refer to the Powers of Attorney (Scale of Fees) Rules for the full list of fees.

Examples of the fees include:

  • $4.50 to search the index of deposited documents per name for each year.
  • $1.50 to inspect a deposited document.

What you should do

Contact the Supreme Court Legal Registry for more information.

Which of the following is a requirement for a licensed person to be a commissioner
Which of the following is a requirement for a licensed person to be a commissioner

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Resources

Legislation associated with this topic includes:

  • Part 10 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act.
  • Order 26, Rule 4 of the Rules of Court 2021.

Refer to Paragraph 19 of the Supreme Court Practice Directions 2021.

Who can be Commissioner of Oaths Singapore?

A Commissioner for Oaths (CFO) may be a lawyer, court interpreter, government official or any other individual who is authorised to administer oaths and affirmations. Legal documents that need to be sworn or affirmed before a CFO include affidavits and statutory declarations to be used in Singapore.

Who appoints the Commissioner for employment agencies?

facilitation of the placement of any applicant for employment with an employer. 3. —(1) The Minister may appoint a Commissioner for Employment Agencies who has the functions and powers conferred on the Commissioner by this Act.

What is a Commissioner of Oaths in Ireland?

A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised to witness the signing of important legal documents, including affidavits and statutory declarations. They are appointed by the Chief Justice and are usually, though not always, a solicitor.

What is the difference between notary public and Commissioner of Oaths Singapore?

Further, a further difference between a notary public and a commissioner for oaths is that only a notary can make a certified true copy of a document, attest an oath or certify the execution of a document.