Approvals & Inspections
There are different planning and building approval systems in every state and territory of Australia. Understanding the your states approval system better can help to speed up your dealings with local councils and to get your job finished faster.
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Current at: 07 October 2008
Waste water system requirements (Tas)
As a result of queries being raised by members relating to restrictions on the type of waste water management system being accepted or suggested by local Councils, the following information sheet has been prepared to provide some guidance on waste water system requirements for non serviced lots.
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Current at: 11 September 2008
Building in bushfire areas (Vic)
Prior to building in a Bushfire Area, there are a number of factors you need to consider when applying for the relevant council and government permits. This information sheet provides some useful steps in determining what the design requirements for your next project will be.
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Current at: 30 July 2008
Provision and display of building permit information (Vic)
The Building Commission conducts random audits on building sites from time to time to check compliance with the provisions of the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2006.
One of the areas the Building Commission have been targeting of late is in relation to provision and display of permit information.
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Current at: 09 July 2008
Amendments to building licence fees charged by local governments
The Department of Housing and Works have issued a building note to advise that the way Local Governments charge fees for some building licences and building approval certificates will change
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