There are many important steps in gaining successful approve for your building. We’ve put together this handy guide to show you every step. ACT Certification expert Certifiers will be there to make sure it’s as easy, and quick, as possible.
Important Forms
Building Approval Process
Application for Certificate of Occupancy and Use
Application for Certificate of Occupancy and Use – Pool
Appointment of Builder
Appointment of Certifier
Asbestos Control Plan
Form 4 – Letter of Authorisation
Form 7A – Information for adjoining resident
Form 7B – Summary of written information for building certifier
Minimum Documentation Requirements
Required Documentation for Approval – Residential
In order for our certifiers to action your building approval process as soon as possible please provide us with the required documentation. Below is a list of standard documentation we need to complete the process – requirements may differ depending on the type, and scope, of your project. Our helpful team will happily answer any questions you may have regarding the following documents.
Building Approval
- Appointment of Certifier form
- Dimensioned set of architectural plans including the following: (in accordance with the minimum documentation requirement checklist)
- Site Plan
- Floor Plan
- Elevations
- Detail Sections
- Developers stamp (if applicable)
- Notice of decision (if applicable)
- Approved Development approval plans (If applicable)
- Approval from Icon Water and Sewerage Network and Evo Energy Networks.
- TCCS Endorsement. (if applicable)
- Structural Drawings including the following: (in accordance with the minimum documentation requirement checklist)
- Footing and Slab Details
- Load bearing/bracing details
- Roof Structure details
- Certificate of Site Classification
- Energy Efficiency Report (minimum 6 star) or passed 2010 Glazing Calculator and insulation specification in accordance with the NCC Building Code of Australia
- Completed 7B form (if applicable)
- Proof of Ownership (one of the following items):
- Land title certificate
- Land tax notice
- Rates notice
- Certified copy of mortgage
- Asbestos Control Plan
Commencement Notice
- Appointment of builder form
- Home Owners Warranty Insurance (provided by the builder)
- Note: if the works are being undertaken by an ‘Owner Builder’, Home Owners Warranty is not required for Building Approval; however it is in the best interest of the home owner to obtain insurance cover whilst the works are being carried out.
Helpful Links
To better understand the building approvals process, the governing legislation, and our commitment to you, please refer to the following external links.
