Construction Certificate

What if all the detailed design work is not yet finished?

You may find that all information you need is not be available at the time you apply, e,g. structural, mechanical or hydraulic designs may not yet be finalised. Similarly, details on sprinkler systems, fire hydrant, fire hose reel systems and smoke hazard management systems are unlikely to be available when applying for the construction certificate. When the detail is not available, you can state in the specification your intent to comply with requirements by identifying the specific clauses in the BCA and Australian standards, codes or other documents, with a brief description of the how you propose to comply with each.

The EP&A Regulation 2000 does not require Council as the accredited certifier to check every detailed aspect of the design and construction of the building before issuing a construction certificate. Council as the accredited certifier must, however, be satisfied that the proposed building will comply with the BCA. In combination, the information in the plans and specification together with the statements of intent and proposed manner of compliance should be sufficient.