The National Building Review Board (NBRB) has conducted an audit of the operations of the Building Committee of Gomba District Local Government for the Financial Year 2025/2026, as part of efforts to strengthen building control, promote compliance with construction standards and safeguard lives and property.

The audit was conducted on November 10, 2026, at Gomba District Headquarters, Works Department Offices, by the NBRB Audit and Quality Control Team, in line with the Board's mandate under Section 2 of the Building Control Act, Cap. 136, as amended, and Regulation 41(1) of the Building Control Regulations, 2020.

The exercise aimed at assessing the establishment, functionality and performance of the District Building Committee, while reviewing records and documentation relating to building control operations during the financial year under review.

The exercise commenced with an entry meeting with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), during which the NBRB team briefed the Accounting Officer on the audit objectives, legal requirements and programme of activities. The team outlined the key stages of the audit, including the entry meeting, inspection of records and pre-exit engagement with the Building Committee.

During the engagement, the NBRB representatives from the Compliance Department emphasised the importance of proper documentation and record keeping in ensuring effective building control and compliance with the law.

The District Building Control Officer, who also serves as the District Engineer, presented building control records for FY2025/2026. The documents reviewed included registers of applications for building and occupation permits, receipts, minutes of Building Committee meetings, building permits issued, notices of commencement, architectural, structural, geotechnical and mechanical/electrical drawings, as well as building inspection records.

The presentation also highlighted operational challenges affecting building control in the district, including limited staffing and non-compliance by some developers with established building regulations.

The Building Committee members, led by the Committee Chairperson, shared information on the committee's functionality and frequency of meetings. They also discussed challenges affecting their operations and highlighted areas where additional support would strengthen their capacity to execute their mandate.

Among the key support areas raised were training for committee members, provision of appropriate tools and equipment, and increased community sensitisation on building control laws and the importance of obtaining the required approvals before undertaking construction.

The engagement proceeded to a pre-exit meeting, where the audit team discussed the issues identified, received feedback from the committee and considered the way forward, including action points to improve the committee's operations. The discussions also provided an opportunity to identify areas requiring further technical guidance and support from NBRB.

The audit is expected to strengthen building control enforcement in Gomba District by improving compliance with construction standards, promoting safer buildings and supporting orderly physical development.

For communities, effective building control is essential in reducing construction-related risks, protecting lives and property, and promoting buildings that are safe and resilient to disasters.

As Gomba District continues to strengthen its regulatory systems, collaboration between the National Building Review Board, the District Building Committee, developers and the community will remain important in promoting responsible construction practices.

Safe Buildings, Better Lives.