Class 1 and 10 buildings - includes dwellings and residential structures such as carports, awnings, swimming pools and fences etc.

Class 2 and 3 buildings - low rise medium density and high rise residential buildings being flats, serviced units, hotels, motels etc for long term or transient living for unrelated persons.

Class 5 to 9 buildings - professional and commercial developments such as office complexes, shopping centres; industrial buildings such as factories and warehouses; and buildings of a public nature such as hospitals, schools, and public assembly buildings i.e. halls, theatres, churches, sports stadiums.

For more detailed information relating to the classification of buildings refer to the Building Code of Australia, Part A3, Volume 1.

Issue of complying development certificates for building work or change of use, construction certificates and compliance certificates for building work and occupation certificates for buildings involving all classes and sizes of buildings under the BCA.

Carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.
However, does not include the issue of compliance certificates in relation to the following:

1. building work for which compliance certificates can be issued by accredited certifiers accredited in categories of accreditation C1 to C16 inclusive,
2. any matters in the BCA Volume 1 Section B except for matters in AS 3700 (buildings of up to 2 storeys), AS 1288, AS 3660 Part 1, AS 1860 (except for clauses 5 and 6 and Table 1), earthwall construction, AS 2867 and AS 1684
3. matters in the BCA Volume 1 Section C1.11 Specification C1.11 or alternative solutions to these matters
4. matters in the BCA Volume 1 Sections E, G & H in relation to AS 2665, AS 4428, AS 2441, AS 2419, AS 2118, AS 2293, AS 1735 Parts 1 to 11, AS 1670, AS/NZS 1668 Part 1, Specification E2.2 (b) or alternative solutions to these matters
5. matters in the BCA Volume 1 Section F in relation to AS 1668 Part 2, AS/NZS 1276 or alternative solutions to these matters
6. any matters in the BCA Volume 1 Section I
7. matters in the BCA Volume 2 Section 3 in relation to AS 1170, AS 4100, AS/NZS 4600, AS/NZS 1664, AS 1720 Part 1, AS 3600, AS 2159, AS 3700, (over 3 storeys) or AS 2327 or alternative solutions to these matters
8. any matters relating to heritage significance, hydraulic fire services, electrical fire services, structural engineering, mechanical services, energy management (except for class 1 buildings), geotechnical engineering (except for class 1 buildings), civil engineering, building acoustics and subdivision work.

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Issue of complying development certificates for building work or change of use, construction certificates and compliance certificates for building work and occupation certificates for buildings involving the following classes of buildings under the BCA:

1. class 1 and class 10 buildings
2. class 2 to 9 buildings with a maximum rise in storeys of 3 storeys and a maximum floor area of 2,000m2
3. buildings with a maximum rise in storeys of 4 storeys in the case of a building that comprises only a single storey of class 7a carpark located at the ground floor level or basement level and with 3 storeys of class 2 above, and with a maximum floor area of 2000m2.

Carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act for this category of accreditation and for work authorised by category of accreditation A3. In addition, carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of that Act for work authorised by category of accreditation A1 with the consent of, and under the supervision of, an accredited certifier authorised to issue occupation certificates under category A1, but only until 1 March 2009.

However, does not include the issue of compliance certificates in relation to the following:

1. building work for which compliance certificates can be issued by accredited certifiers accredited in categories of accreditation C1 to C16 inclusive,
2. any matters in the BCA Volume 1 Section B except for matters in AS 3700 (buildings of up to 2 storeys), AS 1288, AS 3660 Part 1, AS 1860 (except for clauses 5 and 6 and Table 1), earthwall construction, AS 2867 and AS 1684
3. matters in the BCA Volume 1 Section C1.11, Specification C1.11 or alternative solutions to these matters
4. matters in the BCA Volume 1 Sections E, G & H in relation to AS 2665, AS 4428, AS 2441, AS 2419, AS 2118, AS 2293, AS 1735 Parts 1 to 11, AS 1670, AS/NZS 1668 Part 1, Specification E2.2 (b) or alternative solutions to these matters
5. matters in the BCA Volume 1 Section F in relation to AS 1668 Part 2, AS/NZS 1276 or alternative solutions to these matters
6. any matters in the BCA Volume 1 Section I
7. any matters in the BCA Volume 2 Section 2
8. matters in the BCA Volume 2 Section 3 in relation to in AS 1170, AS 4100, AS/NZS 4600, AS/NZS 1664, AS 1720, AS 3600, AS 2159, AS 3700 (over 3 storeys), AS 2327 or alternative solutions to these matters
9. any matters relating to heritage significance, hydraulic fire services, electrical fire services, structural engineering, mechanical services, building acoustics and subdivision work.

For the purpose of this category of accreditation, the maximum floor area and maximum rise in storeys restrictions relate to the whole building and not part of the building. Accordingly, in the case of alterations, additions and renovations to existing buildings, the maximum rise in storeys and maximum floor area restrictions relate to the whole building, which includes the existing building and the proposed new building work.

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Issue of complying development certificates for building work or change of use, construction certificates and compliance certificates for building work and occupation certificates involving class 1 and class 10 buildings that achieve compliance with the performance requirements of the BCA by complying with the deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the BCA. However, does not include the issue of any of the above certificates where compliance with the performance requirements of the BCA is achieved by formulating an alternative solution.

Carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act for this category of accreditation. In addition, carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act for work authorised by category A2 with the consent of, and under the supervision of, an accredited certifier authorised to issue occupation certificates under category A2, but only until 1 March 2009.

However, does not include the issue of compliance certificates in relation to the following:

1. building work for which compliance certificates can be issued by accredited certifiers accredited in categories of accreditation C1 to C16 inclusive,
2. any matters in the BCA Volume 1
3. any matters in the BCA Volume 2 Section 2
4. matters in the BCA Volume 2 Section 3 in relation to AS 1170, AS 4100, AS/NZS 4600, AS/NZS 1664, AS 1720, AS 3600, AS 2159, AS 3700 (over 3 storeys) or AS 2327, or
5. any matters relating to heritage significance, hydraulic fire services, electrical fire services, structural engineering, mechanical services, energy management (except for class 1 buildings), civil engineering, building acoustics and subdivision work.

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Issue of complying development certificates for proposed subdivision developments, construction certificates for subdivision work and subdivision certificates.

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Issue of compliance certificates for designs of private road and drainage works including related earthworks associated with a building site.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

For the purpose of this category of accreditation, private road and drainage and related earthworks means roads and drainage and related earthworks that will not be dedicated to the public (being the local council, State Government or Commonwealth Government) and includes private internal roads and stormwater drainage such as overland flow paths, surface runoff, subsoil and inter-allotment drainage.

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Issue of compliance certificates for constructed private road and drainage works including related earthworks associated with a building site.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

For the purpose of this category of accreditation, private road and drainage and related earthworks means roads and drainage and related earthworks that will not be dedicated to the public (being the local council, State Government or Commonwealth Government) and includes private internal roads and stormwater drainage such as overland flow paths, surface runoff, subsoil and inter-allotment drainage.

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Issue of compliance certificates for designs of stormwater management facilities (SMF).

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

SMF includes stormwater quantity controls e.g. on-site stormwater detention, stormwater quality controls, and similar elements of water sensitive urban design.

SMF designs relate to stormwater management facilities planned for subdivision or building work (where applicable).

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Issue of compliance certificates for constructed stormwater management facilities (SMF).

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

SMF includes stormwater quantity controls e.g. on-site stormwater detention (OSD), stormwater quality controls, and similar elements of water sensitive urban design.

SMF works relate to the construction of stormwater management facilities for subdivision or building work (where applicable).

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Issue of compliance certificates to verify location of subdivision works and building works as constructed, including the location of constructed roads; subdivision works; services; drainage; detention basins and structures; finished building floor levels; and finished ground levels.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates for constructed subdivision road and drainage works.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates for designs of and constructed structural components of building work.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates for designs of and constructed electrical components and systems of building work.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates for designs of and constructed mechanical components and systems of building work including certifying compliance with the relevant energy efficiency provisions of the BCA.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates for alternative solutions involving fire safety for designs of and constructed building works certifying compliance with the relevant performance requirements of the BCA.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

Alternative solutions involving fire safety includes alternative solutions relevant to:

1. fire safety systems and components of fire safety systems,
2. the safety of persons in the event of fire,
3. the prevention, detection and suppression of fire.

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Issue of compliance certificates for designs of and constructed energy management components of building work for Classes 3 and 5 to 9 buildings, inclusive, excluding compliance certificates in relation to the energy efficiency of mechanical services.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates for designs of and constructed foundations, earthworks, earth retaining structures and pavements relevant to subdivision work and buildings with a maximum rise in storeys of 3 storeys.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates for designs of and constructed acoustics components and systems of building work, including in relation to the assessment, measurement, analysis and modelling of noise and vibration sources and receptors.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates in relation to designs of and constructed building hydraulics. These include sanitary services, sewerage, hot and cold water services, recycled water services, gas services, fire hydrants, fire hose reel services, fire sprinkler services, trade waste plumbing and special services such as medical gases in hospitals.

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates in relation to designs of and constructed stormwater hydraulics for buildings. These include roof gutters, sumps and downpipes, in-ground drainage, surface drainage, water quality controls and sub-soil drainage (i.e. underground car parks, retaining walls, etc).

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of compliance certificates in relation to designs of and constructed specialty hydraulics services in buildings. These include sewerage pumping stations, sewerage treatment plants and ponds and trade waste treatment services (i.e. grease arresters, dilution systems, heavy metals extraction systems, etc.).

However, does not include carrying out of any inspections required under section 109E(3)(d) of the EP&A Act.

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Issue of strata certificates in respect of proposed strata plans, strata plans of subdivision and notices of conversion in accordance with the Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973 or the Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Act 1986 and the regulations under those Acts.

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