Building

The Building Team has the role of undertaking the statutory duties of Municipal Building Surveyor under the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018.

The Team has specific responsibilities in:

  • providing an efficient, quality building surveying and inspection service;
  • administration and enforcement of the Building Act and Regulations;
  • providing quality customer service to all clients in assisting with general building applications and enquiries;
  • ensuring compliance of non-Council existing buildings with regard to fire safety requirements;
  • identifying buildings that do not meet the minimum health, safety and amenity standards for habitation within the municipality;
  • maintaining registers and database records in accordance with the Building Act and Regulations;
  • issuing property information letters that define if land is located in an area that is subject to flooding, termite infestation;
  • mapping of hazardous areas - flood and termite; and
  • community safety for dangerous buildings - swimming pools, essential safety measures.

The Team is responsible for providing the following Council services:

  • Archival Building Information - plan and document retrievals;
  • Building permits;
  • Building inspections;
  • Complaints regarding buildings;
  • Consent to demolish a building (section 29A Building Act 1993);
  • Community safety associated with buildings;
  • Council report and consent for proposed building application variations;
  • Declared Termite Areas;
  • Enforcement and compliance of the Building Act and Regulations;
  • General building advice;
  • Hoarding permits;
  • Maintenance of essential safety measures;
  • Occupancy permits for buildings;
  • Occupancy permits for places of public entertainment;
  • Property file search;
  • Protection of existing Council assets and property;
  • Prosecution for illegal building works;
  • Registers - building permits, occupancy permits and notices and orders;
  • Regulatory advice to clarify if a building is required;
  • Siting consents for temporary structures;
  • Property information letters that define the stormwater legal point of discharge; and
  • Swimming pool and spa safety.

Contact the Building Team on 03 5832 9730 for more information.