Many people ask whether they need a permit when undertaking work. The Building Commission governs what work needs which permits. Here is an outline of what permits are needed. This information has been reproduced from the Building Commission website and was accurate when entered onto the website. For more detailed information please visit the Building Commission website.
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Common types of building work
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Building permit required?
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Must still comply with (see notes)
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ADDITIONS
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Additions to a dwelling or any other building
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Yes
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4
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ALTERATIONS
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4
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Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building
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Yes
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4
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Removal of or alteration to a load bearing part of a building
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Yes
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4
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CARPORTS/GARAGES
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Freestanding, floor area greater than 10m2, or more than 3m high, or constructed of masonry, or located further forward on the allotment than the associated building
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Yes
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4
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Attached to another building
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Yes
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4
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Setback less than the associated building
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Yes
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DEMOLITION/REMOVAL
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4
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Demolition or removal of part or all of a building
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Yes
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FENCES
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Construction of a side or boundary fence less than 2m high
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No
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2
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Construction of a brick front fence more than 1.2m high
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Yes
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4
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Construction of a timber front fence greater than 1.5m high
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Yes
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4
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Construction of a side or boundary fence more than 2m high
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Yes
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4
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Construction of a fence that is more than 1m high, within 9m of the point of intersection of street alignment
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Yes
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4
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Construction of a fence that forms part of a swimming pool safety barrier
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Yes
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4
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Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence
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No
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Nil
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MASTS/ANTENNAS
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Height more than
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- 3m above the highest point of a building (if attached to a building)
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Yes
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4
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- 8m above the ground (if not attached to a building)
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Yes
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4
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PERGOLAS
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Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated with a house, not exceeding 20m2 in area, not more than 3m high and located no further forward on the allotment than the dwelling
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No
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1
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Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated with any other building
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Yes
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4
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RETAINING WALLS
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Constructed on or near site boundaries (any height) in order to maintain the stability of the adjoining property
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Yes
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4
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Construction of a retaining wall 1m or more in height
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Yes
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4
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REBLOCKING
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Reblocking or restumping of an existing building
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Yes
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4
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ROOFING
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Replacing of corrugated iron roofing with concrete or terracotta roofing tiles
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Yes
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4
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Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with Colorbond or other pre-finished sheeting
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No
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Nil
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SIGNS
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More than 1m above ground level within 3m of the street alignment
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Yes
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4&5
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More than 8m above ground level, and more than 6m² in display area and more than 3m from the street allotment boundary
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Yes
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4&5
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SHEDS
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Erection of a shed less than 10m² in area, no more than 3m high, not constructed of masonry and located no further forward on the allotment than the associated building
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No
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Nil
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Erection of a shed more than 10m² in area
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Yes
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4
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SWIMMING POOLS/SPAS
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Construction of a swimming pool/spa (in ground, above ground, inflatable or temporary) greater than 300mm in depth
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Yes
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4
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VERANDAHS
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Construction of a verandah attached to any building
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Yes
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4
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WINDOWS
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Replacement of windows with similar type windows, where no structural alterations are required
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No
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6
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Installation of bay or corner type windows where structural alterations are required
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Yes
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4
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WOOD HEATER
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Installation of a wood heater (solid fuel burning appliance)
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No
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7
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Note 1
Building Code of Australia 1996 (includes structural safety, fire rating, health and amenity requirements, as applicable).
Note 2
Part 4 – Siting Building (Interim) Regulations 2005) (includes siting requirements, wall height restrictions, setbacks etc as applicable).
Note 3
Can not be built on a vacant allotment with out Council Consent & Report (Regulation 422).
Note 4
Must comply with all provisions of the Act and Regulations, including those above. This is determined by the process of issuing a building permit.
Note 5
Required Reporting Authority or other relevant consent obtained as part od a building permit.
Note 6
Glass must be suitable for the particular use.
Note 7
Compliance certificate required under plumbing legislation.
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