Guidelines for inspection of class 1 and 10 buildings and structures (QLD)
Queensland Government
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide building certifiers and builders with guidance on how to meet their responsibilities for mandatory inspections under the Building Act 1975 (BA) and the Building Regulation 2006 (BR). These guidelines set out the legislative provisions applicable to inspections and identify the various aspects of building work that make up a particular stage for which an inspection is mandatory.
This guideline improves building standards by helping practitioners undertake inspections that enhance industry compliance and promote greater accountability among building practitioners.
Contents:
Scope
Purpose Of These Guidelines
Legal Status Of These Guidelines
Background
Climatic Conditions
Stages And Aspects Of Building Work
Owner Requests For Additional Certifying Functions (Inspections)
Legislative Process For Carrying Out Inspections
1. When To Inspect
Notification Of Engagement
What Must The Builder Do?
What Is A Notice For Inspection?
2. What To Inspect—Stages And Aspects Of Stages Of Building Work
Inspection Stages Stated In The Development Approval
Owner Requests For Additional Certifying Functions (Inspections)
Agreed Day
Mandatory Stages Requiring Inspection—Single Detached Class 1a Buildings (Single Detached Houses)
Alteration (Including Addition) To A Single Detached Class 1a Building
Class 10 Building Or Structure Or Alteration (Including Addition) To A Class 10 Building Or Structure (Except A Swimming Pool)
Swimming Pool And Barriers
Consequences Of Not Giving Notice At Completion Of Each Stage
3. Who Should Inspect Building Work
Inspections For Stages Of Building Work
Competent Person
Assessing A Person As A Competent Person
QBCC Licensee
4. Inspected Work Complies
5. Inspected Work Does Not Comply
6. Documentation Requirements
