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Section 5: Permits and processes
This page is for: Building surveyorBuilderHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityTypes of permits and their processesOne: Building permit Two: Occupancy permit Three: Building approval certificate Four:...
View ArticleSection 1 (continued): Coverage, exemptions and responsibilities
This page is for: Building surveyorBuilderHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityAs part of its enforcement role, a permit authority can inspect building work and investigate Building Act compliance matters...
View ArticleSection 6: Notices of completion and cessation
This page is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityThe Building Act requires the responsible person (i.e. builder or demolition contractor) to provide certain notices for the...
View ArticleSection 7: Providing information to the FES Commissioner
This page is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityThe Building Act contains certain provisions requiring prescribed information to be provided to the Fire and Emergency...
View ArticleSection 8: Change of classification or use of a building
This page is for: Building surveyorBuilderPermit authorityHome buyer / ownerSometimes a building owner or occupier may wish to use the building for a purpose contrary to the approved use or...
View ArticleSection 9: Unauthorised building work
This page is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityIn general a person must not carry out building work without a building permit where one is required. However the Building...
View ArticleSection 10: Processing applications
This page is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorPermit authorityHome buyer / ownerChoosing the correct formTo provide for consistency in building approvals throughout the state, all the relevant application...
View ArticleSection 10 (continued): Processing applications
This page is for: Permit authorityHome buyer / ownerBuilderBuilding surveyorLodging the applicationApplications for building, demolition or occupancy permits or for building approval certificates can...
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Section 11: Work affecting other land
This page is for: Building surveyorBuilderHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityA person responsible for building or demolition work must ensure that the work does not affect land beyond the boundaries of...
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