A Principal Certifying Authority ("PCA") :

1.       Administers the conditions of Development Consent and progress of the development from start to finish, as well as conduct inspections of each required stage of construction

2.       Promptly advises the applicant after any relevant inspection of any outstanding work

3.       Issues the applicant an Occupation Certificate once the relevant application has been lodged

4.       Receives and investigate any complaints from the public concerning the development

5.       Issues notices requiring compliance with the development construction

My Development Consent outlines inspections to be carried out. These inspections are determined by the level of information submitted in my Development Application and are subject to change depending on the scope of work. The number of inspections required will be reviewed as part of my Construction Certificate and are then determined by my nominated Principal Certifying Authority ("PCA") .

Each stage or component must be inspected and accepted as satisfactory before I proceed with the next stage.

Critical stage inspections may include:

ó  Class 1 & 10 buildings e.g. residential work including dwellings, alterations & additions, garages, carports, swimming pools, etc

·         Prior to commencement of building works

·         Footings

·         Slab and other steel reinforcement

·         Framing (including floor)

·         Wet area water-proofing

·         Stormwater

·         Final