PBG document

The government has officially implemented a new regulation replacing the Building Permit (IMB), namely the Building Approval (PBG). So, what is the purpose of Building Approval? Is its purpose not much different from IMB? And how can you obtain it?

To answer all these questions, let’s go through the explanation below.

Purpose of Building Approval (PBG)

Regarding its ownership, you can find 3 main purposes of Building Approval, namely:

1. Legal Assurance of the Building

The first purpose of PBG is to provide legal assurance. Having a PBG proves that a building is legally constructed and complies with Indonesian law. Moreover, in the process of obtaining it, you must go through every requirement and procedure stipulated by the government.

2. Assurance of Compliance with Safety, Comfort, and Health Standards

Next, the purpose of Building Approval is to ensure that the building’s quality complies with standards. So, if a building already has a PBG, it means the building meets safety, comfort, and health standards.

It’s important to know that the PBG process involves aspects of building planning and design. Additionally, PBG requires building owners to supervise the construction and building functions.

Therefore, when processing PBG, professionals are often involved to facilitate approval. For example, you may involve an architect in the building design process.

3. Proof of Legal Compliance

The final purpose of Building Approval is as proof of a citizen’s compliance with Indonesian law. PBG also proves that you do not construct a building carelessly. Instead, the construction complies with spatial planning regulations.

Moreover, PBG ensures that building construction and utilization do not cause environmental damage. During the application process, an inspection is conducted related to environmental aspects, including drainage, waste management, and the like.

How to Obtain a PBG

With such important purposes, every building owner—especially for business purposes—needs to have a PBG. So, how do you obtain it?

There are several key steps you need to take to obtain a PBG, namely:

1. Prepare PBG Application Requirements

Several documents need to be prepared when applying for a PBG, including:

• Proof of land ownership;
• Building design drawings;
• Building structure calculations;
• Recommendation letter from the relevant agency (optional as needed);
• Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL) document for large-scale buildings, at least 10,000 square meters and located on land of at least 5 hectares.

2. Prepare Technical Documents

Once the required documents are ready, the next step is to prepare the technical documents. These include various files such as structural planning, architectural drawings, mechanical-electrical designs, and others. You can entrust these documents to professionals such as structural engineers or architects.

3. Submit the Application

Once the technical documents are ready, you can submit the application online. The submission is addressed to the local government.

4. Verification and Evaluation

Once the application is submitted and accepted by the local government, a team will conduct verification and evaluation. Various aspects will be checked, such as compliance between the documents and technical standards, zoning regulations, and spatial planning.

5. Issuance of PBG

If the verification process goes smoothly, the local government will issue the PBG. Then, you can start construction activities according to the initial plan.

That’s the information about the purpose of Building Approval and how to apply for it. Not too difficult, right? However, the process can take quite some time, especially if you’re busy managing your company’s business operations.

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