Building (Construction Certificate)

1. Make sure there is a Development Consent. Read the consent and comply with the relevant conditions
2. Make sure there is a Construction Certificate
3. Make sure a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) has been appointed. A PCA means the authority (Council) or accredited person appointed to carry out inspections and issue Occupation Certificates. NOTE: Only Council is authorised to carry out plumbing and drainage inspections
4. Make sure your Notice to Start Work form has been submitted
5. Obtain all relevant permits and other approvals
6. Make sure that the required signage has been provided to identify the site, builder’s information, PCA, etc.
7. Make sure that a builder’s toilet is available in accordance with Work Cover requirements
8. Ensure all environment controls are in place eg sediment fence; hoardings; dust control. The environmental issues you must consider when demolishing, excavating or building are:
   • protecting heritage items and contributory buildings
   • occupational health and safety and public safety
   • good site management including waste management
   • preventing erosion and controlling sediments
   • limiting hours of work to mitigate noise impacts on neighbours
   • limiting hours of work to mitigate traffic and parking impacts on neighbours
   • timing deliveries to mitigate traffic and parking impacts on neighbours
   • provision for storage including chemical storage
   Visit the NSW Workcover and Department of Environment and Conservation websites.
9. Make sure provisions have been made for construction waste
10. Tell the neighbours you are about to start work and if an excavation is proposed below the level of the footings of a building on an adjoining allotment the notice must be given in writing to the owner at least seven (7) days before excavation commences

Bookings for inspections may be arranged online or by telephoning Council’s Building and Environmental Health Unit. Council's inspection service is flexible to accommodate your specific needs.

How to book an inspection online?
You can book your inspections online by emailing inspections@tweed.nsw.gov.au. Bookings for inspections can be made up until 9.30am on the day the inspection is required or for morning inspections up until 2.30pm the business day before you need the inspection.

To book online you will need to provide the following information:

• The Council approval number for the work
• The owner's name
• Job site address
• The type of inspection required e.g. footings, frame, internal drainage, etc.
• The date the inspection is required
• Is the inspection required am or pm?
• The name of the person requiring the inspection and their contact number

Should a specific time be required for any inspection please phone during office hours ask to speak with one of Councils officers to arrange such time.

How to book an inspection by phone?
You can book an inspection by calling (02) 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872 between 8.00am and 4.30pm Mondays to Fridays. Bookings for inspections can be made up until 9.30am on the day the inspection is required or for morning inspections up until 2.30pm the business day before you need the inspection if you need the inspection the next working day.

Should a specific time be required for any inspection please ask to speak with one of Council's officers to arrange such time.

To arrange or book an inspection by phone it will be necessary to have the following information ready:

• The Council approval number for the work
• The owner's name
• Job site address
• The type of inspection required e.g. internal drainage, water rough in
• The date the inspection is required
• Is the inspection required am or pm?
• The name of the person requiring the inspection and their contact number

NOTE: Ensure that you continue to monitor the conditions of your consent during the various stages of construction.