IBS Score verification applications can be submitted by the project owner, consultant, or contractor.

Confirmation of IBS Score is not mandatory for all building construction projects but adds value to the project.

However, it is mandatory for projects to achieve IBS score of 70 if the projects meet these criteria:

Government Projects: Projects with a value of RM10 million and above

Private Projects:

• The project development cost is RM50 million or more AND
• The Gross Floor Area (GFA) is 50,000 square meters or more.

Any building construction project (government and private) is encouraged to apply for confirmation of IBS Score in line with current policies.

Private projects met mandatory criteria, must obtain IBS Score confirmation through the IBS Score Compliance System (ISCS) before proceed with Kelulusan Pelan Bangunan (PB) via OSC 3.0 Plus Online.

Refer to the ISCS website for more information: https://iscs.cidb.gov.my.

Levy exemption only eligible to housing construction projects with minimum IBS Score of 50 points. Typically, the application for levy exemption is submitted by the main contractor responsible for the project.

No, for levy exemption applications, IBS Score verification is conducted simultaneously as part of the process.

• IBS Score Verification: Applications can be submitted (through ibsscore@cidbibs.com.my) at any time, as verification is based solely on the documents provided.
• Levy Exemption: Applications must be submitted before the project reaches 40% structural progress to ensure the required site visits can be conducted.

1. Official letter from the applicant
2. Completed IBS Score Form (2023) & verified by a qualified person
3. Project Plan Drawing
4. Structural Drawing (including beam and column schedule)
5. Architectural Drawings (including door and window schedule)
6. Section plan
7. Roof plan

You may send all required documents in pdf format through email to ibsscore@cidbibs.com.my

• IBS Score Verification: The IBS Score is reviewed based solely on the submitted documents.
• Levy Exemption: Document reviews are followed by site visits at 40% & 80% structural progress to verify IBS component.

By default, levy payment is still required and the contractor has to pay the entire levy imposed during the liability period. If the levy exemption application is approved (after the project is completed) then the levy refund is done.

• Levy Exemption: A financial incentive managed by CIDB via email to ibsscore@cidbibs.com.my. It requires an IBS Score of 50 points and applies specifically to housing projects.
• OSC 3.0 Plus Requirement: A regulatory compliance process managed by PBT and CIDB through ISCS and OSC 3.0 Plus. It requires an IBS Score of 70 points for private projects meeting specific size and cost thresholds.

These processes are independent of each other.