Certification services
Where development consent for building work is required, a building approval such as a construction certificate or complying development certificate is required before building work commences. These certificates are issued by a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) who plays an integral role in the construction process. You can appoint council or an accredited private certifier as your PCA.
Council’s team of accredited certifiers are available to act as your PCA by providing Principal Certifier inspection services and issuing
- Construction Certificates
- Complying Development Certificates
- Occupation Certificates
PCA roles and responsibilities
- Conducting proper inspections of each required stage of construction
- Certifying that works are being carried out in accordance with the development consent for every stage of inspection
- Promptly advising applicants if any work has been carried out inconsistent with the development consent
- Serving notices in accordance with relevant legislation if non-compliance with the development consent conditions is identified
- Issuing Occupation Certificates for any building work or change of use when applications are assessed by council and all the required works and conditions are satisfied
- Promptly advising applicants of any outstanding work after each inspection
- Certifying that all conditions required by the development consent, Building Code of Australia (BCA) and technical standards are met
- Overseeing the legislative requirements of the construction process from commencement to completion
Appoint your PCA
Nominate your PCA via the Planning Portal.
If you choose to appoint an accredited private certifier as your PCA, you must notify Council at least two days prior to any building work commencing.