Sabah Building Laws
To: Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Re: Architect’s Responsibility Under Sabah Building Regulations (2019) Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to seek clarification regarding the responsibilities of architects under the building regulations applicable in Sabah in 2019, particularly in relation to the Occupancy Certificate (OC) issued for Vistana Heights on October 2, 2019. The building regulations in Sabah at that time—likely the Sabah Building By-Laws 1964 or its amendments—governed the process, outlining architects’ responsibilities in plan submission and compliance certification. These by-laws were tailored to Sabah’s local context but shared similarities with the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 in terms of professional duties.