Building (Construction Certificate)

A Construction Certificate is an approval that certifies that:

1. Work completed in accordance with specified plans and specifications will comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) including relevant associated structural standards and codes;
2. The detailed construction plans and specifications are "not inconsistent" with the development consent; and
3. All Prior to Issue of Construction Certificate conditions of the development consent have been satisfied.

An Application for a Construction Certificate (179kb) may be lodged at the same time as your Development Application or at any time after the lodgement of the Development Application. A combined application form is available for this purpose.

Lodging the Construction Certificate application and Development Application concurrently will improve the processing time of the Construction Certificate as Council’s Building Surveyors/Certifiers will be able to undertake an assessment of your proposal while the Development Application is being assessed. A Construction Certificate cannot be issued unless it is consistent with the Development Consent and the Development Consent itself has been issued.

Your application must be submitted on the Construction Certificate Application Form (179kb) provided by Council. You are encouraged to personally lodge your application so Council can check it to ensure that all of the necessary information has been provided. A fee quote can be obtained from Council prior to lodgement and applicable fees must accompany your application.

We require:

• 2 copies of structural details for the proposal including footing and floor slab design, framing and bracing details and other details addressing relevant Building Code of Australia requirements
  
  
• 2 copies of specifications
  
  Specifications are a statement of building requirements describing the loading conditions, design practices, materials and finishes. Specifications are typically drafted by architect/draftsperson or specification booklets can be purchased from some newsagents
  
  
• 2 copies of BASIX certificates ensuring that the requirements of the BASIX certificate are also shown on the plans and specifications
  
  
• Minimum 2 copies of full architectural plans

In addition to the above some proposed works may require:

• copies of Compliance Certificates relied upon e.g. an engineers design certificate
  
  
• acoustic certification
  
  
• fire safety measures and fire resisting construction detail
  
  
• alternative solution information if your proposal does not satisfy the deemed provisions of the BCA.

For statutory Construction Certificate submission requirements, please see Part 3 Schedule 1 of EP and AA Regulations on their web site.