Building & PlumbingInformation Package & FormsIn most circumstances building and plumbing work will require a permit from your Council. It is your responsibility as the property owner to ensure that a building and plumbing permit is in place prior to commencement of any work.

What legislation controls building & plumbing work?Building Act 2000, Building Regulations 2014 Building Code of Australia, Plumbing Regulations 2014, AS/NZ 3500 Series (Standards).

These Acts and Regulations contain the legislative requirements for building control. However; technical aspects concerning design and construction also need to be fulfilled. This is governed by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) which is a uniform set of technical provisions that applies throughout Australia with appendices that are varied according to climate and geological or geographic conditions for each state and territory.

The BCA is produced and maintained by the Australian Building Codes Board with an annual update edition being produced in May of each year. In Tasmania, the BCA is given ‘legal status’ by the Building Act 2000.

A building and plumbing permit may not be required if the work is categorised as exempt work.

Plumbing & Building Permits An Application is comprised of the relevant application form and plans prepared by accredited persons. Building plans must be drawn by an accredited designer (architect or draftsman) and then certified by a Building Surveyor. Plumbing design layout plans must also be drawn by an accredited person.A Special Plumbing Permit is required if your property is not connected to a township sewerage system and you need your own on-site waste water management system (such as a septic tank), or you need to upgrade an existing system.INFORMATION: A Special Plumbing Permit Section 80 (1)(b) Form 3A (Waste Water Treatment Systems) has not been included in this package, however the form is available from Council’s web site www.southernmidlands.tas.gov.au or phone 6259 3011 Development Services to request a Form 3A Special Plumbing Permit Application.

Council provides Building Surveying services for Class 10a structures (garages / sheds / carports or like) and Class 7b structures (farm buildings), or you can engage a Private Building Surveyor.

For all other building work you will be required to engage aPrivate Building Surveyor.

Building Surveyor details: Department of Justice: http://www.justice.tas.gov.au/licensing_and_accreditation/search_licence_databases/abp2

Or Building Surveyors, Yellow Pages, Tasmania Telephone Directory.

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Development & Environmental Services

August 2016

Does Council provide Building Surveying Services?

YesCouncil provides Building Surveying services for Class 10a structures (garages / sheds / carports or like) and Class 7b structures (farm buildings), or you can engage a Private Building Surveyor. For all other building work you will be required to engage a Private Building Surveyor. The Building Surveyor assesses the plans and then issues a 'Certificate of Likely Compliance'.The ‘Certificate of Likely Compliance’ will indicate that the proposed work is likely to comply with the appropriate legislation and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

The 'Certificate of Likely Compliance' from the Building Surveyor will stipulate any relevant conditions that may apply to the building work, as well as nominate the required inspections to be undertaken.

Can I submit all the application forms and documents at the same time?

YesSouthern Midlands is a rural community and Council has initiated that a simultaneous applications can be submitted to council with the consent of the applicant (consent form attached) and being informed of the statutory approval periods.

How can I submit my application?

An application and detailed documents can be submitted by: Email mail@southernmidlands.tas.gov.au in a single PDF file;

By Australia Post address to: PO Box 21 Oatlands Tas 7120; or

Council Offices, 71 High Street Oatlands Tas 7120 or 85 Main Street, Kempton Tas 7030

APPLICATION FOR BUILDING & PLUMBING PERMITS Section 70 & 80

To: Southern Midlands Council Permit Authority

PO Box 21 Address

Oatlands Tas 7120 Suburb/postcode

Applicant / Owner details:Note: Only an owner or agent of the owner may make an application

Owner:

Address: Phone No:

Fax No:

Owner builder: Yes: (X if applicable) Email address:

Agent:

Address: Phone No:

Fax No:

Note: Agents to be authorised in writing by the owner Email address:

Details of building work:

Address: Lot No:

Certificate of title No:

Type of work: (new building / alteration / addition / repair /demolition / removal / re-erection / other)

Use of building: (main use) Building class:

Other details:

Area: m2 existing building floor: new floor: land:

Material: floor: walls: roof: frame:

Value of work: $ contract price: estimate: (X one applicable.)

[inclusive of GST] No. of dwelling units:

Address all correspondence to: The General Manager, PO Box 21, Oatlands, Tasmania 7120

Development & Environmental Services Office is located at 85 Main Street, Kempton Tas 7030Applications can be submitted by email mail@southernmidlands.tas.gov.au

Forms 2 & 3

Details of plumbing work: (Plumbers Registration Number)

Plumber: Reg. No:

Address: Phone No:

Fax No:

Email address:

The work: Description of the proposed plumbing work

An application for special plumbing permit the subject of this application is included

(X if applicable.)

Plumbing designer details: (plumbing design layout)

Name: Category:

Address: Phone No:

Fax No:

Registration No. Email address:

Building practitioner details:

Building Surveyor: Category:

Address: Phone No:

Fax No:

Accreditation No: Email address:

Designer: Category:

Address: Phone No:

Fax No:

Accreditation No: Email address:

Builder: Category:

Address: Phone No:

Fax No:

Accreditation No: Email address:

Documents and certificates provided:The following specified documents and certificates are provided with this application -

Directors Specified List - Section 70(1)(b)No of sets:

Certificate of Likely Compliance and all documents referred to on the Certificate of Likely Compliance:

Document or certificate description: Prepared by (accreditation No. if applicable)

a. Accompanied by any specified documents relied upon by the Building Surveyor;

b. Accompanied by a Certificate of Likely Compliance and accompanied by any fees required by the permit authority.

c. A copy of the Planning Permit an or evidence of exemption (if applicable)

Directors Specified List - Schedule 2a. Certificate of the Responsible Designer Plumbing Work (Form 35B).b. Design plumbing or drainage detailed plan (design layout).c. Exemption Certificate or a Certificate for Certifiable Work (Building)

and/or (Plumbing) from TasWater.

The building & plumbing work will be carried out in accordance with the Building Act, the Building & Plumbing Regulations 2014, the Tasmanian Plumbing Code and the Building Code of Australia.

Name: [print] Signed DateOwner / Agent:(Delete one not applicable)

Name: [print] Signed Date

Owner / Agent:(Delete one not applicable)

Note: In accordance with the Act all owners described as the owner on the Certificate of Title are required to sign the approved form being submitted.

Address all correspondence to: The General Manager, PO Box 21, Oatlands, Tasmania 7120

Development & Environmental Services Office is located at 85 Main Street, Kempton Tas 7030Applications can be submitted by email mail@southernmidlands.tas.gov.au

This letter is specific for applicant / s if submitting multiple applications at the same time.

Southern Midlands CouncilPO Box 21Oatlands Tasmania 7120

Dear Sir/Madam

CONSENT FOR SIMULTANEOUS LODGEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR PERMITS

In relation to my proposed development I wish to lodge all necessary documentation for Planning, Building and Plumbing Permits at the same time. This is to avoid the inconvenience to me of having to lodge documentation for Building and Plumbing Permits after Council issues the Planning Permit.

I understand that Council cannot formally consider applications for Building and Plumbing Permits until the relevant Planning Permit has been issued.

I also understand that Council is subject to statutory timeframes in which to consider and determine Planning, Building and Plumbing approvals or refusal.

I am aware that under Section 62 of the Building Act 2000, it is necessary for me to apply to a Building Surveyor for the issue of a Certificate of Likely Compliance, prior to the issue of a Building Permit.

I therefore request Council to receive my documentation for Building and Plumbing Permits at the same time as it receives my Planning Application, but to only consider the Building and Plumbing Applications as being formally lodged on the date that Council approves the Planning Permit.

Signature of Applicant Name (please print) Date

Signature of Applicant Name (please print) Date

ENGAGEMENT OF BUILDING SURVEYOR (Class 10a & Class 7b)

This form is specific for applicant / s if engaging Council Building Surveying Service.Section 52A

To: Southern Midlands CouncilPO Box 21Oatlands Tas 7120

Dear Sir/Madam,

In accordance with Section 62 of the Building Act 2000 I/We wish to engage the services of the Building Surveyor, Southern Midlands Council, to undertake building surveying services for the building work described:

BUILDING WORK DETAILS:

Address of works:

Type of work:

DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES PROVIDED:

The following documents must be provided by the applicant for the Building Surveyor:

1. Form 55 & 35A certificates and reports relied on by the designers and or engineers.2. Full set of detailed plans.

Signature of Applicant Name (please print) Date

Signature of Applicant Name (please print) Date

Address all correspondence to: The General Manager, PO Box 21, Oatlands, Tasmania 7120

Development & Environmental Services Office is located at 85 Main Street, Kempton Tas 7030Applications can be submitted by email mail@southernmidlands.tas.gov.au

Frequently asked Quesitons:

What does the Building Permit process involve? The Building Permit process begins with the assessment of the proposed building works for compliance with the Building Code of Australia. This must be undertaken by an accredited Building Surveyor.

The Building Surveyor assesses the plans and then issues a 'Certificate of Likely Compliance'. The ‘Certificate of Likely Compliance’ will indicate that the proposed work is likely to comply with the appropriate legislation and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

The 'Certificate of Likely Compliance' from the Building Surveyor will stipulate any relevant conditions that may apply to the building work, as well as nominate the required inspections to be undertaken.

Prior to commencing any building work, an application must be made on the approved form for a Building Permit.

The Certificate of Likely Compliance is submitted to Council for a building permit. Once approval has been granted a Building Permit will be issued. You are then required to lodge a Building Start Work Notification with the Building Surveyor and attain approval from the Building Surveyor before any work can commence. Building Surveyor details: Department of Justice: 1300 65 44 99 cbosinfo@justice.tas.gov.au http://www.justice.tas.gov.au/licensing_and_accreditation/search_licence_databases/abp2Or Building Surveyors, Yellow Pages, Tasmania Telephone Directory.

How long does it take to obtain a Building Permit?A Building Surveyor must process a request for a ‘Certificate of Likely Compliance’ within 21 days or a period agreed between the applicant and the Building Surveyor. A Permit Authority (Plumbing) must process a request for a ‘Plumbing Permit’ within 14 days or a period agreed between the applicant and the Permit Authority (Plumbing). The Permit Authority (Building) must issue a Building Permit within 7 days of receiving the required documentation from the relevant authorities.

Minor Alterations Or RepairsMinor alterations or repairs to existing buildings may not require a full building permit. A Building Surveyor may issue a ‘Minor Works Notification’ if it is deemed that work is of a minor nature as defined in Sec.60 Building Act 2000.

Council provides Building Surveying services for Class 10a structures (garages/sheds/carports or like) and Class 7b structures (farm buildings), or you can engage a Private Building Surveyor.

For all other building work you will be required to engage a Private Building Surveyor.