Choosing the correct form
To provide for consistency in building approvals throughout the state, all the relevant application forms, notices and compliance certificates are approved by the Building Commissioner and available on the Building Commission website. Providing the correct application form together with all the required information will assist the permit authority to process the application quickly.
| Application forms |
|---|
| Form no. | Type | Relevant BCA Class | Relevant compliance certificate |
| BA1 | Building permit certified | All building classes | CDC |
| BA2 | Building permit uncertified | Class 1a and Class 10 buildings and incidental structures | CDC |
| BA5 | Demolition permit | All building classes | N/A |
| BA9 | Occupancy permit | Class 2 to Class 9 buildings for which an occupancy permit is required under s. 41 | CCC (ss. 46, 47) CBC (ss. 48, 49, 51, 52) |
| BA11 | Occupancy permit strata | Class 2 to Class 9 buildings for which an occupancy permit is required under s. 41 | CBC |
| BA13 | Building approval certificate | Class 1 and Class 10 buildings and incidental structures and other buildings that don't require an occupancy permit | CBC |
| BA15 | Building approval strata | Class 1 and Class 10 buildings and incidental structures and other buildings that don't require an occupancy permit | CBC |
| BA22 | To extend a building or demolition permit | All building classes | N/A |
| BA23 | To extend time – occupancy permit or building approval certificate | Class 2 to Class 9 buildings (OP) Class 1 and Class 10 buildings and incidental structures (BAC) | N/A |
| BA24 | Modification or non-application of building standards | All building classes (submitted directly to the Building Commissioner) | N/A |
The following forms are relevant to the builder or demolition contractor (notices) and building surveyor (certificates of compliance).
| Notices |
|---|
| Form no. | Type |
| BA7 | Notice of completion |
| BA8 | Notice of cessation |
| BA20 | Notice and request for consent to encroach or adversely affect other land |
| BA20A | Notice and request for consent (response notice) – protection structures, party walls, removal of fences, access to land |
| Compliance certificates |
|---|
| Form no. | Type |
| BA3 | Certificate of design compliance |
| BA17 | Certificate of construction compliance |
| BA18 | Certificate of building compliance |
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