Summarized Description

The Final Building Permit (FBP) represents the ultimate authorization issued by Eko Atlantic City Management Limited (EACML) allowing full construction of a development to commence. It is obtained after the developer secures the Final Design Approval (FDA) and completes all detailed design submissions. The FBP confirms that the proposed construction meets all planning, engineering, safety, and environmental standards set by EACML and aligns with the approved schematic design. This permit covers the superstructure phase of development — from foundation upwards — and legally empowers the developer to proceed with building activities.

The FBP application is made by submitting the Detailed Design package, which must include all architectural, structural, and mechanical-electrical-plumbing (MEP) construction drawings, materials specifications, and reports verifying structural soundness and fire safety compliance. The EACML’s technical team reviews these documents against the Final Design Approval and relevant regulations, ensuring full adherence to Eko Atlantic’s planning standards and engineering integrity before granting the permit. All submissions must be properly signed and stamped by registered Nigerian consultants and peer-reviewed where required.

The FBP also forms a mandatory prerequisite for obtaining the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation (CFH) after the project is finished. During construction, EACML retains inspection rights and may conduct site checks to verify conformity with the approved permit. Any modifications or deviations from the approved design require a Modification to Building Permit (MBP) before implementation. Hence, the Final Building Permit is both a compliance instrument and a quality assurance checkpoint that ensures sustainable and safe development across Eko Atlantic City.

Compulsory Requirements

According to Chapter 5, Section 5.7 and Appendix I & J of the regulations, the following documents and conditions are mandatory for obtaining an FBP:

1. Detailed Design Package
   • Full set of construction drawings (Architectural, Structural, and MEP).
   • As per Appendix JJ, Packages C.1, C.2, and C.3.
2. Final Design Approval (FDA)
   • Must be valid and active at the time of submission.
3. Appointment and Acceptance Letters of Supervising Consultants
   • Architects, Structural, and MEP Engineers (Appendix S).
4. Peer Review Recommendations and Building Regulations Compliance
   • Reviewed by an EACML-approved Third-Party Consultant.