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Construction Certificate: Building Certifier: Accredited Certifier

The issuing of a Construction Certificate by the building certifier / accredited certifier can encompass a whole host of statutory requirements required to be adhered to by the owner, reporting authorities, applicant, building practitioners, Construction Certificateand council, before the Construction Certificate can be issued.

Construction Certificate: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Under Part 4A of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPAA), a Construction Certificate application needs to be made by the applicant. The application contains site details, a checklist and Australia Bureau of Statistics list.

Construction Certificate: Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EPAR)

A Construction Certificate certifies that relevant matters specified in EPAR have been satisfied, this includes:

  • The construction plans and specification comply with the Building Code of Australia and referenced Australian Standards.
  • The construction plans and specifications are consistent with the development consent; and
  • The construction plans and specifications are consistent with relevant BASIX Certificate requirements (such as energy efficiency for sole residential dwellings).
  • All conditions of the Development Consent requiring compliance prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate are finalised.

A Construction Certificate is required after a Development Consent is issued and before any building work is carried out. Building work means any physical activity including site preparation such as excavation, removing trees or the erection of a building, including alteration and additions.

A Construction Certificate is not required for Complying Development, where building details are covered by a one step (planning and building for minor works) Complying Development Certificate approval.

HENDRY building certifiers / accredited certifiers are unrestricted Accredited Certifiers who can issue a Construction Certificate and accept Alternative Solutions that demonstrate compliance under the performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia.

Building Legislation Table: Construction Certificate

Refer to our Building Legislation Table for further information on construction certificate.

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