FAQs

Our assessment timeframes are normally 3-5 business days, Once we have reviewed the project a request for information (RFI) will be provided with additional documentation or requirements to be met. Once all the requirements are complete,The building approval will be issued within 1-2 business days.

Private certifiers inspect and approve building work to ensure it complies with the approved building plans and appropriate building standards including the Planning Act 2017, the Building Code of Australia, Building Act 1975 and specific building legislation.

Building certifiers do not:

– Project manage or supervise trades or builders.
– Ensure a builder is complying with their contract
– Quality Control and disputes.
– Cannot certify or approve work with which they are personally involved as a builder or designer, or from which they are able to gain a profit

A building approval is generally required  when the scope of works are more than the below:

• A garden shed up to 2.4 metres high (2.1 metres mean height), 10m², 5.0 metres long and not located in the front or waterfront setback areas,
• A fence not more than 2.0 metres high.
  • Swimming pool fencing needs approval for new work regardless of the height
  • Waterfront areas and corner lots also have special rules,
• A one metre high retaining wall (if no loads are imposed above it, such as a building or driveway),
• Deck up to 1.0 metre high and 10m² when not located in any required setback area.
• Roofed patio up to 2.4 metres high (2.1 metres mean height), 10m², 5.0 metres long when not located in any required setback area.

If you’re not sure if you require a building approval, Send us an email

Planning approval is provided by the local Council for issues such as reduced setbacks to structures and land use changes. Normally a private town planner can prepare and lodge these applications. A building approval is provided by a building certifier and this is the approval required to commence building works on site