mandatory Critical Stage building inspections

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The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 requires mandatory critical stage inspections to be carried out at the following stages of construction:

• Piers/footings (prior to pouring concrete)
• Slab (prior to pouring concrete)
• Stormwater (prior to covering connections)
• Frame (prior to sheeting walls/ceiling)
• Wet Areas (prior to covering any waterproofing)
• Final (after building work has been completed)

Inspections may also be required for the following:

• Separating Walls (fire/acoustic)
• Pool steel
• Swimming Pool Barriers

The issuing of an Occupation Certificate may be jeopardised if a critical stage inspection is missed.

Under the cl.163 of Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000, the principal contractor for the building site, or the owner-builder, must notify the Principal Certifier at least 48 hours before each required inspections needs to be carried out.

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