What is a BCC (building completion certificate)?
A BCC is the building completion certificate the authority issues after the final inspection. It closes the building permit.
The short answer
A BCC is the building completion certificate that the authority for the area, such as Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees, issues after the final inspection of the works. It confirms the works were built as approved and closes the building permit. To get it, the as-built drawings, the developer and authority inspections and an owner letter are needed. Structural Solutions arranges the inspections and the certificate.
What you need to know
- After the works: The final inspection comes first.
- Owner letter: Required for completion.
- As-built drawings: Must match what was built.
- Deposit: Returned after clearance.
Documents you may need
- Title deed and owner ID
- Approved drawings and the building permit
- As-built drawings
- Owner letter
- Developer NOC (where applicable)
Who does what
Step by step
We confirm the exact route for your project.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| As-built drawings Structural Solutions | Drawings that match what was built. | As-built drawings |
| Developer inspection Developer | Where the community has a developer. | — |
| Authority inspection DM, DDA or Trakhees | Final inspection; the order with the developer can vary. | — |
| Owner letter Owner | Required for the completion certificate. | Owner letter |
| Completion certificate Authority | Closes the permit; any deposit is returned after clearance. | Request sign-off online |
Questions
Related questions
Who issues the BCC?
The authority for the area: Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees.
Is a BCC the same as sign-off?
Sign-off means the final inspection and the completion certificate together.
What if the works differ from the drawings?
The drawings are updated and approved first.
Can you get the BCC for me?
Yes. We arrange the inspections and the certificate.
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