In Queensland, a building certifier plays a crucial role in ensuring that building work complies with the relevant legislation and standards. Here are the primary responsibilities of a building certifier in Queensland:

1. Assessing Building Plans: Ensure plans comply with Building Act 1975 and Building Code of Australia.
   

2. Issuing Approvals Issue development approvals and permits after verifying regulatory compliance.
   

3. Conducting Inspections Inspect construction stages for compliance with approved plans and standards.
   

4. Issuing Compliance Certificates Issue occupancy or final inspection certificates after confirming compliance.
   

5. Providing Advice Offer advice on building regulations and compliance issues to stakeholders.
   

6. Enforcing Regulations Issue enforcement notices and ensure corrective actions for non-compliance.
   

7. Maintaining Records Keep accurate records of inspections, approvals and compliance certificates.

In Queensland, building certifiers must be licensed by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Their work is essential to ensure the safety, health and amenity of buildings and structures within the state.

✘ Ensure a builder is complying with their contract

✘ Take responsibility for quality control

✘ Supervise the job site

Yes, in Queensland, you typically need a building certifier for most building work to ensure that the construction complies with the Building Act 1975 and other relevant legislation.

Some situations where you might need a building certifier:

• New Building Construction

• Renovations and Extensions

• Demolition

• Pools and Pool Fencing

• Commercial Fit-outs

We can ensure that your building work complies with the Building Code of Australia and other relevant standards and regulations. Feel free to get in touch with us for detailed guidance based on your specific project.

1. Pre-Application Plan your project to align with local planning schemes and zoning laws, and optionally meet with the local council for advice.
   

2. Development Approval (if required) Submit a development application to the council for significant developments; the council assesses and issues approval with conditions if compliant.
   

3. Building Approval Hire a building certifier, provide detailed plans and documentation; the certifier reviews for compliance and issues building approval if compliant.
   

4. Construction Phase Notify the certifier before starting work, have them conduct mandatory inspections during construction, and submit any changes to approved plans.
   

5. Completion The certifier performs a final inspection upon completion, issues a final certificate if compliant, and lodges the certificate with the council.
   

6. Post-Completion Maintain records of all approvals, certificates, inspections, and ensure ongoing compliance with any conditions set out in the approvals.