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Looking to buy or sell a property? Make sure you know about Building Information Certificates (BIC).

These certificates can give you peace of mind by ensuring that the building and land can stay the same without Council taking regulatory action.

BICs will need to be lodged concurrently with a development application, so that those unauthorised works and a lawful use of those works, can be formally recognised by Council.  

However, it's important to note that a BIC doesn't guarantee compliance with legal and safety requirements for swimming pool barriers, fencing, fire safety, and public health matters. And, council can still issue notices or orders in relation to unauthorised works or fire safety issues.

So, make sure you have all the information you need before making any property-related decisions.

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Who can apply?

Whether you're the property owner, someone with the owner's consent, a solicitor, an agent, or even a public authority, you can lodge an application for a BIC.

Documentation to be provided with your Building Certificate Applicaion

Owners consent form, plus
  1. Where consent has been granted for the use of the structure (DA) and the works are not consistent with the approved plans, the following additional information to be provided:
  • Structural Engineering Plans showing what additional or modified works have been undertaken. These plans must be signed by the Engineer.
  • BCA Report and accompanying certification that the structure complies with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) requirements for its approved use.
  • If commercial/industrial may require a fire safety schedule/certificates or statement
  • Cost of works is to be provided
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  1. If the application has been lodged and there has been no approval (DA) for the use of the building structure,  the following additional information to be provided
  • Survey Report- Showing the structure in relation to any property boundaries. (This may be relaxed if it is clear the structure is not near to a boundary)
  • Site Plans
  • Structural Engineering Plans showing what has been constructed or works undertaken. These plans must be signed by the Engineer.
  • BCA Report and accompanying certification that the structure complies with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) requirements for its intended use.
  • Bushfire Assessment. (If located in a bushfire mapped area)
  • A preliminary Contaminated Land Assessment( If the structure is intended to be habitable and is located in a rural area or area identified as being contaminated)
  • If commercial/industrial may require a fire safety schedule/certificates or statement.
  • Cost of works is to be provided.

 

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