Doing Business 2020
Mexico
Details – Dealing with Construction Permits in Monterrey – Measure of Quality
Answer
Score
Building quality control index (0-15) 10.0
Quality of building regulations index (0-2) 2.0
How accessible are building laws and regulations in your economy? (0-1) Available online; Free
of charge. 1.0
Which requirements for obtaining a building permit are clearly specified in the building regulations or on any
accessible website, brochure or pamphlet? (0-1) List of required
documents; Fees to
be paid; Required
preapprovals. 1.0
Quality control before construction index (0-1)
Which third-party entities are required by law to verify that the building plans are in compliance with existing
building regulations? (0-1)
1.0
Licensed architect;
Licensed engineer.
Quality control during construction index (0-3)
1.0
2.0
What types of inspections (if any) are required by law to be carried out during construction? (0-2) Inspections by in-
house engineer. 1.0
Do legally mandated inspections occur in practice during construction? (0-1) Mandatory
inspections are
always done in
practice. 1.0
Quality control after construction index (0-3)
3.0
Is there a final inspection required by law to verify that the building was built in accordance with the approved
plans and regulations? (0-2) Yes, final inspection
is done by
government agency;
Yes, in-house
engineer submits
report for final
inspection. 2.0
Do legally mandated final inspections occur in practice? (0-1) Final inspection
always occurs in
practice. 1.0
Liability and insurance regimes index (0-2)
2.0
Which parties (if any) are held liable by law for structural flaws or problems in the building once it is in use
(Latent Defect Liability or Decennial Liability)? (0-1) Architect or engineer;
Professional in
charge of the
supervision;
Construction
company; Owner or
investor. 1.0
Which parties (if any) are required by law to obtain an insurance policy to cover possible structural flaws or
problems in the building once it is in use (Latent Defect Liability Insurance or Decennial Insurance)? (0-1) No party is required
by law to obtain
insurance ; Owner or
investor. 1.0
Professional certifications index (0-4)
0.0
What are the qualification requirements for the professional responsible for verifying that the architectural plans
or drawings are in compliance with existing building regulations? (0-2) University degree in
architecture or
engineering. 0.0
What are the qualification requirements for the professional who supervises the construction on the ground? (0-
2) University degree in
engineering,
construction or
construction
management. 0.0
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