Construction Certificate

A construction certificate is used to verify, before you begin any building work, that:

• the work you intend to carry out complies with the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
• the design and construction work as depicted in the plans and specification you submit is not inconsistent with the development consent
• any conditions of development consent that must be complied with before a construction certificate is issued have been met
• security deposits required as a condition of consent has been provided
• any monetary contributions required as a condition of consent have been paid
• structural strength and fire protection matters have been satisfied, in the case of a change of building use or alterations to an existing building

Note: A fire safety schedule is issued as part of the construction certificate in respect of class 2 to 9 buildings (residential units/commercial and the like). The schedule outlines your commitments for ongoing maintenance of essential fire safety measures.