Directives For Ethiopian Contractors Registration-2005EC
Directives For Ethiopian Contractors Registration-2005EC
Directives For Ethiopian Contractors Registration-2005EC
(Amended)
April 2005
Addis Ababa
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P R E A M B L E..................................................................................................................1
PART One...........................................................................................................................2
General................................................................................................................................2
1. Short Title.....................................................................................................................2
2. Definition:....................................................................................................................2
3. Scope of Application....................................................................................................3
4. Establishment of the Registration committee...............................................................3
5. Composition of the committee......................................................................................3
6. Meetings of the Committee..........................................................................................3
8. Registration..................................................................................................................4
9. Certificate of Registration............................................................................................5
10. Rejection of Application..............................................................................................5
11. Renewal of Registration...............................................................................................6
12 Suspension of Registration Certificate.........................................................................6
13. Cancellation or revocation of certificate......................................................................6
14. Hearing.........................................................................................................................7
15. Representation..............................................................................................................7
16. Transfer.........................................................................................................................7
PART Two...........................................................................................................................8
REGISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS....................................8
18. The registration of Construction Professionals............................................................8
19. Graduate Engineers and Architect................................................................................8
20. Professional Engineers and Architects.........................................................................9
21. Graduate Associate Engineer.......................................................................................9
22 Associate Engineer.......................................................................................................9
23. Graduate Engineering Aides.......................................................................................10
24. Engineering Aides......................................................................................................10
25 Registration Fees for Professionals............................................................................11
PART 3..............................................................................................................................12
REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS......................................................................12
26. Licensing.................................................................................................................12
27. Grades.....................................................................................................................13
28. Experience and qualification Requirements...........................................................15
29. Substitution Rules for Qualification Requirement.................................................18
30 Financial and Equipment Requirement..................................................................18
31. Variation of Categories and Grades........................................................................18
32. Registration and Renewal Fees for Contractors in all categories...........................19
33 Registration and Renewal Fees for An individuals and a group of individuals......19
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PR EAM B LE
Whereas, it is essential to safeguard the interest of the public at large and that of the
government by regulating the participation of the persons and other legal entities engaged
in the field of construction by setting certain rules and standards to be observed for
purposes of safety, quality works and efficiency:
Whereas, the private construction sector can play a role in this national endeavor:
Whereas, to determine the capacity and extent of participation of the private sector it is
necessary to know the available manpower and field of specialization of the individuals
and firms in view of overall planning:
Now, therefore, the Ministry of Works and Urban Development, in accordance with the powers
and duties conferred on it by the definition of powers and duties of the Executive Organs of the
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No.691/2005 and Ethiopian Building
Proclamation No. 624/2009 " License private construction contractors; Determine their standards
and supervise their activity; register engineers, architects, surveyors and other construction
professionals according to their qualification, " Has hereby issued these amended Directives for
the Registration of Construction Professionals and Contractors.
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PART One
General
1. Short Title
This Directive may be cited as the “Amended Directives for the registration of Construction
Professionals and Contractors No. 23 /2013”
2. Definition:
1) The "Ministry" and the "Minister" means the Ministry and the Minister of Urban
Development & Construction respectively;
2) "Applicant" means any construction professional or contractor who has applied to
the Ministry for Registration;
3) "Constructions Professionals" Means those specified in Part 2 of these Directives;
4) "Project" Means construction projects;
5) The "Register" Means the record containing entries of the names of the construction
Professionals and Contractors who are qualified to be registered as provided for in
these Directives;
6) “Contractor” means a juridical person who is registered and issued with a work
permit by the relevant authority as a contractor;
7) “Building contractor” means a juridical person who is registered and issued with a
work permit by the relevant authority as a Building contractor;
8) “Road contractor” means a juridical person who is registered and issued with a
work permit by the relevant authority as a Road contractor;
9) “General contractor” means a juridical person who is registered and issued with a
work permit by the relevant authority as general contractor;
10) “Construction” means the construction of a building or Road or other civil works
which includes the modification and alteration of its use;
11) “Relevant“ means applicant's involvement in undertakings related to the field
applied for, size of projects handled by applicant in the practice of his or her
profession: Whether he or she practiced independently or under the supervision of
other professionals etc.
12) “Person” means any natural or juridical person;
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3. Scope of Application
This Directive shall apply to Contractors who registered as a contractor in the ministry and
involved in Federal and Regional Financed Projects,
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7. Powers and duties of the committee
8. Registration
1) Any natural or juridical person who satisfies the requirements specified in this
Directives may file an application with the Ministry to be registered and to have
his hers or its name entered in the Register.
2) The application shall be submitted either in FORM No.1 or FORM No.2.
3) All Construction professionals and contractors desiring to carry out activity
related to construction works are required to register with the Ministry in
accordance with these Directives;
4) All foreign construction professionals and contractors who may undertake any
activity related to construction works in Ethiopia are also obliged to register
with the Ministry though such undertakings may be for a definite duration of
time and under special agreement with a government organization. All foreign
contractors can be registered as General Contractors class one only;
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5) The Secretary shall keep an up-to-date register of all persons registered with the
Ministry in accordance with these Directives;
6) Every person whose name is entered in the register shall keep the Licensing and
Registration team promptly informed on any change i.e. the particulars listed in
his application and the secretary shall amend the Register accordingly.
9. Certificate of Registration
3) The certificate of registration shall bear the seal of the Ministry and being serially
numbered, shall be signed by the committee chairman.
The committee shall reject an application for registration on any one of the following
grounds:
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2) Has been convicted by court of competent jurisdiction, whether in Ethiopia or
elsewhere, of any offense involving fraud or dishonesty, or
3) Is found unfit to satisfactorily carry on business by reason of his physical or
mental disability as may be certified by a competent physician.
4) Does not fulfill the specified requirements in this Directives.
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1) When the registered person dies, is incapacitated, quits the business or fails to
comply with the requirements in this Directives, is not renewed within three years of
its expiry date shall be deemed to be canceled automatically or other Rules and
Regulations which may be issued by the Ministry from time to time;
2) When measures taken by the government are incompatible with the registration;
3) When registered juridical person is bankrupt or dissolved .
14. Hearing
15. Representation
16. Transfer
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PART Two
a. Civil Engineers
b. Architects
c. Associate Engineers (building or civil)
d. Engineering Aides (building or Civil)
2) The requirement for Education and experience and the scope of professional engagement
for each professional are given herein and registration in the field of construction may
be effective as follows:-
1) Education
Applicant must hold at least B.Sc degree in Architecture or the equivalent qualification
in an approved course in architecture of the respective profession from a recognized
university or similar institution;
2) Experience
Applicant may have up to five years experience relevant to the field applied for.
However, lack of it does not disqualify him from this registration;
3) Professional Engagements
Applicant may be engaged either part – time or full – time in construction works of all
categories of projects.
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20. Professional Engineers and Architects
1) Education
2) Experience
Applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence of not less than five years of relevant
experience in the field of construction, acquired after graduation.
3) Professional Engagements
1) Education
2) Experience
3) Professional Engagements
Applicant may be engaged either part – time or full – time in building or civil
engineering construction works.
22 Associate Engineer
1) Education
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2) Experience
Applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence of not less than seven years of relevant
experience in Civil Construction Works, acquired after graduation.
3) Professional Engagements
Applicant must engaged full – time in responsible positions in civil construction
works.
1) Education
Applicant must hold a technical school certificate or the equivalent from similar
institutions.
2) Experience
Applicant may have up to seven years of relevant experience in fields of
construction, acquired after obtaining his or her certificate. However, lack of it does
not disqualify him or her from this registration.
3) Professional Engagements
Applicant may be engaged either part – time or full – time in civil construction
works.
1) Education
Applicant must hold a technical school certificate or the equivalent from a similar
institution.
2) Experience
Applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence of not less than seven years of relevant
experience in fields of construction, acquired after obtaining his or her certificate .
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3) Professional Engagements
Graduates, Associate
Graduate and Professional
Engineers and Engineering
Engineers and Architects
Aides
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PART 3
REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS
26. Licensing
1) The contractors registering under these Directives are required to register first with the
Ministry of Trade in accordance with the commercial code of Ethiopia and related
directives of the Ministry;
2) To this effect, each applicant shall submit a photocopy of such registration certificate to
this Ministry before being licensed as a construction contractor.
3) Application for registration as a contractor in accordance with these Directives may be
submitted in one of the following categories;
a/ "GC" General Contractors ... Contractors who are qualified to undertake a variety of
construction works such as building, roads railways bridges, airports, and dams.
Etc.
b/ "BC" Building contractors ... Contractors who are qualified to undertake building
construction and related works.
c/ "RC" Road Contractors ... Contractors who are qualified to undertake construction
of roads and other related works.
d/ "SC" Specialized Contractors ... These are contractors who are qualified to
undertake construction activities in specialized fields;
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c/ Sanitary Installation (SC - SI)
Contractors who are qualified to undertake sanitary installation works such as
interior Plumbing, installation of water tanks, installation of water pumps, fixing of
sanitary wares and other related activities.
27. Grades
1) Contractors of categories "GC", "BC" and "RC" may register in one of the following
grades based on the construction costs of project.
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2) Notwithstanding of the provision of sub article 25 (1);
a/ With sufficient experience in construction works, with proper release from their
employers and who wish to be contractors, may initially be registered as
construction contractors in Grade 6 & in Grade 7, in one of the categories for
which they are qualified, without manpower and equipment requirements.
However once they are registered as contractors, they will have to provide
sufficient manpower and equipment for the project they undertake to
successfully complete the work in accordance with the terms of their contract.
For upgrading they will have to meet all requirements in these Guidelines
specified for the requested Grade.
b/ In the sub - clause 4(a) case General contractor is classified as General Contractor
A (GC) – Contractors who are qualified to under take any construction works,
General Contractor B (BRC) – Contractors who are qualified to under take all
Building and Road construction works, General Contractor C (RWC) –
Contractors who are qualified to under take a construction of only Roads and
Water Sector works, General Contractor D (BWC) – Contractors who are
qualified to under take a construction of only Building and Water Sector works,
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and Water works contractor (WWC) who are qualified to under take water work
constructions.
5) Contractors of Category "SC" register in one of the following grades based on the
cost of construction or installation of the specialized trades.
An applicant and/or his technical manager, for registration as a contractor under these
Guidelines, shall have the experience and qualification listed here below.
2/ Staff Requirements
a/ When a contractor registered under these Directives, the work permit license
shall be given under the name of the Technical Manager in which case both
the owner and Technical Managers' name shall be listed on the identification;
b/ For grades 1 and 2 the general or technical manager shall be a registered
Professional Engineer IV (PE IV).
c/ For grades 3 and 4 the general or technical manager shall be a registered
Associate Engineer IV (AEIV) or Professional Engineer III (PEIII) for Grades
(RC or BC) the general manager or technical manager shall be registered
Associate Engineer III (AEIII).
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d/ For grade 5(GC) the general or technical manager shall be registered
professional Engineer (PEII) or Associate Engineer III.
e/ For grade 6 (GC) general manager or technical manager shall be a registered
Associate Engineer (AEII) or Professional Engineer I(PEI)
f/ For grade 7 and 8 the general or technical manager shall be a registered
Engineering Aids or construction superintendent with 18 years of relevant
experience.
g/ For grades 9 and 10 the applicant shall be able to read, understand and interpret
blue prints and should have at least seven years of practical experience in
construction works, or should be Graduate Engineer or Graduate Associate
Engineer with at least two years of construction experience, or should be
Graduate Engineering Aide with 4 years of construction experience.
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3/ Staff Requirement Chart
Requirements under section 28 (.3) above may alternatively be considered using the
following substitution guide.
4) The minimum number of equipment required for road contractors registered in grades
1 to 10 is shown is SCHEDULE 4 of this guideline
5) The minimum number of equipment required for specialized contractors registered
under sub – categories grade 1 to 6 are shown is SCHEDULE 5 of this guideline.
6) An applicant for registration as a contractor under this directives shall be evaluated to
grade and category to which he qualifies based on the equipment ownership or
equipment and capital or capital he owned.
1) Subject to the approval of the Minister, the committee may at any time upon
application being made to it or on its own initiative vary the category or grade in
which a contractor is registered, if it is of the opinion that having examined the
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financial, experience, staff and other resources or quality of performance of the
contractor, such a variation should be made.
2) Where a variation made under sub article 31 (1) of this Directive amounts to a
down grading, the committee shall before reaching its final decision, follow the
procedure laid down in part 1of this Directives in respect to article 14 hearing.
3) Upon the variation of the category or grade in which a contractor is registered, the
contractor shall cease to be registered in that previous category and grade and shall
not carry on business as a contractor registered in that category or grade but may
carry on business as a contractor in the new category and grade in which he or she is
registered.
4) Existing contractors may apply for Grade and Category change only once in a Fiscal
Year provided that they are able to meet fully all requirements set forth in these
guidelines.
1 5000.00 2500.00
2 4750.00 2375.00
3 4400.00 2200.00
4 3300.00 1600.00
5 2200.00 1100.00
6 1500.00 750.00
7 1200.00 600.00
8 1050.00 525.00
9 1000.00 500.00
10 500.00 250.00
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2) The registration and renewal fees will be as follows;
Mekuria Haile
Ministry of Urban Development and Construction
Minister
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SCHEDULE 1
Professional Title Identification
GRADES
Item EQUIPMENT 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0
1 Dozer 280 - 33 HP 4 3 1
2 Dozer 210 - 250 HP 1 1 1 1
3 Crane 25 T 1
4 Chain Loader 1.25 – 1.75m3 1
5 Wheel Loader 2- 2.5 m3 2 1 1 1
6 Crusher 30T/hr 2 1
7 Crusher 5-15T/hr - - 1 1 1
8 Grader 100 - 120HP 2 2 1 1
9 Excavator 1 1
10 Sheep Foot Roller 14 - 17 T 1 1
11 Roller 10T 4 3 1 1
12 Dump Truck 7m3 15 10 5 3 2 1
13 4W Drive 4 3 2 1
14 Pick Up 3 3 2 2 1 1 1
15 Concrete Mixer 500-750 it. 3 2 2 1
16 Concrete Mixer 250-500 it. 1 1 1
17 Dumper 1m3 2 1
EQ. CAPITAL BC
GC 1 = 34,000,000
2 = 24,000,000
3 = 11,000,000
4 = 7,000,000
5 = 2,500,000
6 = 900,000
7 = 300,000
SCHEDULE 3
EQ. CAPITAL
GC 1 = 15,000,000
2 = 9,000,000
3 = 5,500,000
4 = 2,000,000
5 = 1,500,000
6 = 900,000
7 = 100,000
SCHEDULE- 4
GRADES
ITE EQUIPMENT
M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Dozer 280 - 330HP 3 2 1
2 Dozer 210 - 250HP 1 1
3 Wheel Loader 2 – 2.5m3 1
4 Chain Loader 1.25 – 2.5m3 1 1
5 Crusher 30T/hr 2 1 1 1
6 Grader 100 - 130HP and above 2 1 1 1
7 Excavator 0.6m3 1 1
8 Sheep Foot Roller 14 – 17 T 1 1
9 Roller 10 T 3 2 1 1
10 Dump Truck 15 10 5 3 1
11 4W Drive 3 2 1
12 Pick Up 3 3 2 2
EQ. CAPITAL
RC 1) = 26,000,000
2) = 17,000,000
3) = 8,000,000
4) = 5,000,000
5) = 1,000,000
6) = 600,000
SCHEDULE- 4
N.B:- 1. The number of pieces of equipment listed under each category and grade is minimum and is
only for registration purposes. It should be noted that every contractor has to provide the
actual number of pieces of equipment required for the individual project he undertakes.
2. Equipment having capacities other than shown in each schedule may be accepted. The
corresponding number of pieces of equipment may then be determined in relation to the
capacities unless differently assessed by the committee.