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Building and Renovation

Backflow device report

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Testable backflow devices must be inspected by a qualified plumber on an annual basis.

Building Approval

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Forms and payments relating to building approvals, fees and levies.

Certificate of Compliance

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

A Certificate of Compliance is issued when building and development covenants of a Crown lease have been complied with

Certificate of Electrical Safety

ACT Planning and Land Authority

A Certificate of Electrical Safety is neccesary for any work carried out by an electrician or electrical contractor.

Certificate of Occupancy and Use

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Upon completion of building work land owners must apply to the ACT Planning and Land Authority for a Certificate of Occupancy and Use prior to occupying the building.

Certificate of Regularisation

ACT Planning and Land Authority

A Certificate of Regularisation can be issued for the occupation of buildings constructed by the Commonwealth or ACT government that did not require building approval when they were constructed (ie in place of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance). Applications for a Certificate of Regularisation may be made by the government concerned or the tenant before a building is sold or by a lessee after a lease has been issued for the land.

For more information visit the ACT Planning and Land Authority website.

Controlled activity orders

ACT Planning and Land Authority

Forms relating to a controlled activity order or complaint.

Development Applications

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Information on lodging Development Applications

Estate Development Plan Checklist

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

A completed checklist form must accompany your Development Application on which you will have recorded most details related to the application.

Extension of Time to Commence or Complete Building

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Request an extension of time to commence or complete a building on your land

Gas Appliance Type B Technical Submission

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Information form for submission to ACTPLA before the commissioning of any Type B gas appliance

Hydraulics Start of Work Notice

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Information on lodging applications for Start of Work, Inspections and Completion.

Report for Staged Developments

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

This cover form is used by a surveyor to confirm the unit boundaries and parcel boundaries are correct during a staged development.

Residential Development Building Fees and Levies

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Building and training levies and Work Cover safety fees are payable on all residential development in the ACT.

Residential Electrical Start of Work Notice and Certificate of Electrical Safety Lodgement

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Certificates of Electrical Safety and Start Of Work notices for New Residential electrical installations.

Sanitary Drainage Plans Purchase

Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

The purchase of plans is required prior to modifying the sanitary drainage system on a property.