Sherif El Sherbini, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, has issued Ministerial Decision No. 943 of 2024, which replaces specific sections of the articles within the executive regulations of the Building Law as stipulated in Ministerial Decision No. 410 of 2021, Invest-Gate reports.
These amendments pertain to Articles (110 bis – 112 bis 1 – 117 bis) and are a direct response to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives aimed at streamlining and expediting the process of issuing building permits within local administration unit cities to alleviate the burden on citizens.
El Sherbini emphasized that these modifications will bolster the urban development movement, a pivotal state sector crucial for supporting and propelling the economy. The revisions also reflect the government’s commitment to curbing haphazard urban expansion, resolving issues related to unplanned construction, and incentivizing citizens to obtain building permits to erect structurally sound, safe, and secure buildings. Additionally, these changes aim to augment the housing supply available through private sector initiatives.
Furthermore, El Sherbini highlighted that the decision includes the replacement of certain sections within the executive regulations of the Building Law, specifically for application within governorate cities’ local administration units.
This adjustment involves reverting to the Building Law’s provisions overseen by the competent administrative entities, such as the technology center and the planning and organization affairs department within local units. These bodies are tasked with assessing site suitability from a planning and construction perspective, as well as reviewing licensing applications without necessitating involvement from specialized units like universities.
Moreover, the amendments entail a reduction in the documentation required for obtaining a license, the elimination of the prerequisite to submit a registered contract when applying for a site eligibility statement or license, and the acceptance of any documentation demonstrating ownership as sufficient proof for application purposes.
