Your PCA may also request additional inspections; these are usually nominated in your PCA agreement. The mandatory inspections required by the legislation are listed below and are dependant on the type of building you are constructing.
Residential work - Class 1 & 10 buildings
Examples include dwellings, alterations and additions, garages, carports, swimming pools, etc. The mandatory inspections are:
- Footing
- Slab and other steel reinforcement
- Frame (including floor)
- Wet area waterproofing
- Stormwater
- Pool fencing
- Final / completion
Multiple dwellings - Class 2, 3 & 4 buildings
Examples include multi unit developments, and residential components of commercial or industrial buildings. The mandatory inspections are:
- First footing inspection
- Wet area waterproofing
- Stormwater
- Final / completion.
Commercial and Industrial Buildings Class 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 buildings
Examples include offices, shops, factories and commercial buildings. The mandatory inspections are:
- First footing inspection
- Stormwater
- Final / completion
Note: Council as your PCA may nominate additional inspections to ensure the building/works upon completion are fit for occupation/use.
Final Inspection
When all building works have been completed, you will need to book a final inspection. Once the final inspection has been completed and passed, an Occupation Certificate will be issued. The Occupation Certificate authorises the occupation of the building and may be requested when you are selling your property.