Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC)

Overview of Malaysia CCC, PSP responsibility, local authority role, essential services and factory or warehouse due diligence.

Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC)

The Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) is an important document in Malaysia that confirms a building has been completed and is fit for occupation. For factory and warehouse users, CCC is one of the first documents to check before buying, renting, renovating or operating a premises, because it affects legal occupation, utilities, financing, insurance and future approvals.

CCC Overview

Who Issues CCC?

• CCC is issued by the Principal Submitting Person, commonly called the PSP.
• The PSP is normally the professional who submits building plans and supervises the project, such as an architect or engineer.
• The PSP must make sure the building is completed according to approved plans and relevant technical requirements.
• The PSP issues CCC only after required certifications and confirmations are completed.

CCC and Local Authority Role

• CCC does not remove the role of the local authority.
• Local authorities still handle planning approval, building plan processing, records and enforcement.
• Technical agencies may be involved where utilities, roads, drainage, fire safety or other services are concerned.
• For industrial property, local authority records are important when confirming whether a building, extension or change of use is approved.

CCC vs CFO / CF

• Before CCC, Malaysia used the Certificate of Fitness for Occupation system, often called CFO or CF.
• Under the older approach, the local authority issued the certificate.
• Under the CCC system, the PSP issues the certificate after compliance requirements are met.
• Older factories may have CF/CFO documents, while newer completed buildings normally use CCC.
• When checking an existing factory, confirm which document applies to that building and whether later extensions were also approved.

Form G and Essential Services

• CCC is supported by staged certifications, commonly associated with Form G submissions.
• These forms help confirm different parts of construction and technical works have been completed and certified.
• Essential services normally include matters such as access roads, landscape, car parks, drainage, sanitary plumbing, water supply, electricity supply, fire hydrants, sewerage connections and fire safety installations, depending on the project scope.
• For industrial property, fire safety, loading access, drainage, sewerage, water and electricity are especially important.

Partial CCC

• A partial CCC may apply when only part of a development is completed and ready for occupation.
• This can be relevant for phased industrial developments, multi-block factories or large industrial parks.
• Users should confirm exactly which block, unit or phase is covered by the certificate.

Why CCC Matters for Factory and Warehouse Users

• A building without proper CCC or CF/CFO may face occupation, licensing, insurance or financing issues.
• Unapproved extensions, mezzanine floors, additional offices or structural changes may create compliance problems.
• CCC status can affect whether a business licence, manufacturing licence, fire certificate or utility upgrade can proceed smoothly.
• For tenants, CCC and approved building plans help confirm that the rented premises are legally usable for the intended activity.
• For buyers, CCC review should be part of legal and technical due diligence.

Practical Due Diligence Checklist

• Request a copy of the CCC, CF or CFO for the building.
• Check whether the certificate covers the exact unit, block, building or phase being bought or rented.
• Compare the actual building with approved plans, especially extensions, office areas, mezzanine floors and loading bays.
• Confirm whether fire safety, electricity, water, sewerage and drainage systems match the intended industrial use.
• For renovations or change of use, ask whether fresh submissions or local authority approvals are needed.
• Keep CCC and approved plan records because they may be requested by banks, insurers, authorities or future buyers.

Reference: PropertyGuru Malaysia, “Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC)”.