NSW Building Approvals’ principal business is the
issue of Construction Certificates
and undertaking
the role of Principal Certifying Authority for all type
of building
projects. Once a Development Consent
has been issued by Council we will work with
the
applicant to simplify and fast track the Construction
Certificate process. Our
key objective is to enable
the applicant to commence building works as early
as possible.
Our professional certification services would generally entail the following:-
1. Review the design drawings of the proposed development and provide preliminary
regulatory
advice.
2. Assess the proposal against the provisions of the conditions of the development
consent
and the requirements of the Building Code of Australia.
3. Provide advice in relation to items of non-
development Consent and Building Code of Australia.
4. Attend project coordination meetings with the consultant team, as required.
5. Provide a written list of any outstanding documentation or information required
for the
issue of a Construction Certificate after receipt of the Construction
Certificate Application.
6. Upon receipt of all required information issue a Construction Certificate for
the proposed
building work, in accordance with Part 4A of the EP & A Act 1979.
7. Provide ongoing building regulatory and BCA advice throughout the construction
phase
of the project.
8. Undertake progress site inspections, (including the critical stage inspections
required by
the EP & A Act) and a final inspection upon completion of the works.
9. At completion of the building work issue an Occupation Certificate (Interim or
Final) in
accordance with the provisions of Part 4A of the EP & A Act.
We also conduct site audits of existing buildings and provide expert advice in relation to compliance with the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards. Where necessary we also provide advice on recommended fire upgrade strategies to achieve an acceptable level of fire safety and where Council has served a fire upgrade order we will liaise with Council to resolve the terms of the order.
Legislative requirements in the building industry are constantly changing and NSW Building Approvals understands the importance of staying abreast with the latest industry developments. Our accredited certifiers are strong believers of continual professional development and attend industry based seminars and conferences as well as practical workplace training. We pride ourselves on staying up to date and being able to pass our knowledge onto the applicant and all key players in the construction process.
