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Building Amendment Regulations 2017
S.R. No. 65/2017
TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Regulation Page
1Objective
2Authorising provisions
3Commencement
4Principal Regulations
5Report and consent for building over easements
6Alterations to buildings
7Reporting authorities for occupancy permit
8New regulation 1502A inserted
9Regulation 1503 substituted and new regulations 1503A, 1503B and 1503C inserted
10Domestic builders if work less than $10 000
11Draftsperson doing certain domestic building work
12New regulation 1815 inserted
13New Division heading inserted in Part 20
14New Division 2 inserted in Part 20
15Schedule 7 substituted and new Schedules 7A, 7B and 7C inserted
16Schedule 8—Exemptions for buildings and building work
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Endnotes
STATUTORY RULES 2017
S.R. No. 65/2017
Building Act 1993
Building Amendment Regulations 2017
The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations:
Dated: 27 June 2017
Responsible Minister:
RICHARD WYNNE
Minister for PlanningANDREW ROBINSON
Clerk of the Executive Council
1Objective
The objective of these Regulations is to amend the Building Interim Regulations 2017—
(a)to further prescribe classes of building practitioner and the qualifications required for registration of building practitioners; and
(b)to provide that the registration of certain classes of building practitioner is transitioned to registrations in new prescribed classes of building practitioner; and
(c)to prescribe the type of work that each class of domestic builder, building inspector and building surveyor is authorised to carry out under their registration; and
(d)to make miscellaneous amendments.
2Authorising provisions
These Regulations are made under sections 7, 261 and 262 of, and Schedule 1 to, the Building Act 1993.
3Commencement
(1)These Regulations (except regulations 10 and 11) come into operation on 1 July 2017.
(2)Regulations 10 and 11 come into operation on 1 August 2017.
4Principal Regulations
In these Regulations, the Building Interim Regulations 2017[1] are called the Principal Regulations.
5Report and consent for building over easements
For the Note at the foot of regulation 310(3) of the Principal Regulations substitute—
"Note
Section 148 of the Water Act 1989 prohibits a person from building a structure or placing any filling within 5 m laterally of any works of the Melbourne Water Corporation or within 1 m laterally of any works of any other water supply authority without the consent of the Melbourne Water Corporation or other water supply authority.".
6Alterations to buildings
In the Note at the foot of regulation 608(4) of the Principal Regulations, for "he or she" substitute "the relevant building surveyor" (where twice occurring).
7Reporting authorities for occupancy permit
In regulation 1003(1)(a) of the Principal Regulations, for "he or she" substitute
"the chief officer".
8New regulation 1502A inserted
After regulation 1502 of the Principal Regulations insert—
"1502A Prescribed classes of building practitioner
For the purposes of section 170 of the Act, each class of building practitioner in respect of a category of building practitioner is the class set out in Part 2 of Schedule 7.".
9Regulation 1503 substituted and new regulations 1503A, 1503B and 1503C inserted
For regulation 1503 of the Principal Regulations substitute—
"1503 Prescribed qualifications and classes of building practitioner
(1)For the purposes of section 170(1)(b)(i) of the Act, the prescribed qualifications for registration of a category or a prescribed class of building practitioner are any—
(a)degree, diploma, certificate, accreditation, authority, training or examination set out in Schedule 7 for the category or class of building practitioner; and
(b)practical experience set out in Schedule 7 for that category or class of building practitioner.
(2)In this regulation, practical experience means experience—
(a)including compliance with any supervision requirements during the obtaining of that experience; and
(b)obtained in the 7 years before the application for registration was made.
1503ABuilding surveyor work
(1)A person who is registered in the class of building surveyor (unlimited) is authorised to carry out the work set out in column 3 of item 1 of the Table in Schedule 7A.
(2)A person who is registered in the class of building surveyor (limited), is authorised to carry out the work set out in column 3 of item 2 of the Table in Schedule 7A.
1503BBuilding inspector work
(1)A person who is registered in the class of building inspector (unlimited) is authorised to carry out the work set out in column 3 of item 1 of the Table in Schedule 7B.
(2)A person who is registered in the class of building inspector (limited), is authorised to carry out the work set out in column 3 of item 2 of the Table in Schedule 7B.
1503CDomestic builder work
A person who is registered in a class of domestic builder set out in column 2 of the Table in Schedule 7C is authorised to carry out the domestic building work set out in column 3 of that Table corresponding to that class of domestic builder.".
10Domestic builders if work less than $10 000
(1)In the heading to regulation 1810 of the Principal Regulations, for "$5000" substitute "$10 000".
(2)In regulation 1810(1) of the Principal Regulations, for "$5000" substitute "$10 000".
11Draftsperson doing certain domestic building work
In regulation 1813 of the Principal Regulations, for "$5000" substitute "$10 000".
12New regulation 1815 inserted
After regulation 1814 of the Principal Regulations insert—
"1815 Exemption from section 25B(1A) of the Act for owner-builders
(1)An owner of land or a building is exempted from section 25B(1A) of the Act if the owner enters into a major domestic building contract to carry out domestic building work with a corporation and takes reasonable steps to ensure that—
(a)at least one of the directors of the corporation is registered under Part 11 of the Act as a domestic builder; and
(b)the registration authorises the director to carry out that work.
(2)This regulation is revoked on 1 July 2018.".
13New Division heading inserted in Part 20
Before regulation 2001 of the Principal Regulations insert—
"Division 1—Transitional provisions—general".
14New Division 2 inserted in Part 20
After Division 1 of Part 20 of the Principal Regulations insert—
"Division 2—Transitional provisions relating to the Building Amendment Regulations 2017
Subdivision 1—Commercial builders
2003Commercial builder (limited)—construction of low rise building work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to the construction of low risk building work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work).
2004Commercial builder (limited)—construction of medium rise building work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to the construction of medium rise building work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of medium rise building work).
2005Commercial builder (limited)—construction of shade structures work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to the construction of shade structures work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of shade structures work).
2006Commercial builder (limited)—erection of signs work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to the erection of signs work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to the erection of signs work).
2007Commercial builder (limited)—installation of blinds and awnings work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to the installation of blinds and awnings work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to the installation of blinds and awnings work).
2008Commercial builder (limited)—non‑structural fit-out work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to non-structural fit-out work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work).
2009Commercial builder (limited)—steel erection work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to steel erection work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to steel erection work).
2010Commercial builder (limited)—structural fit-out work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to structural fit-out work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to structural fit‑out work).
2011Commercial builder (limited)—structural landscaping work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to structural landscaping work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to structural landscaping work).
2012Commercial builder (limited)—waterproofing work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to waterproofing work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to waterproofing work).
2013Commercial builder (limited)—low rise building work excluding tilt panels
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to the construction of low rise building work excluding the use of tilt panels immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work).
2014Commercial builder (limited)—underpinning
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to underpinning immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (unlimited).
2015Commercial builder (limited)—re‑blocking
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of building work relating to re‑blocking immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of commercial builder (unlimited).
2016Other commercial builder registrations
A person to whom none of the other provisions in this Subdivision applies, who was registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder in a class of commercial builder immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in a class of commercial builder that authorises the carrying out of the building work that the person was authorised to carry out before 1 July 2017.
2017Transitional registration does not expand scope of earlier registration
Despite anything in this Subdivision, a person taken to be registered in a class of commercial builder under this Subdivision is not authorised to carry out building work under that registration that the person was not authorised to carry out immediately before 1 July 2017.
Subdivision 2—Domestic builders
2018Domestic builder (limited)—construction of non-habitable building structures
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to non‑habitable building structures immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures).
2019Domestic builder (limited)—construction of gates and fences
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to the construction of gates and fences immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences).
2020Domestic builder (limited)—construction of retaining walls
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to the construction of retaining walls immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls).
2021Domestic builder (limited)—construction of swimming pools and spas
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to the construction of swimming pools and spas immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas).
2022Domestic builder (limited)—construction of private bushfire shelters
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to the construction of private bushfire shelters immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters).
2023Domestic builder (limited)—construction of shade structures
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to the construction of shade structures immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures).
2024Domestic builder (limited)—construction of structural landscaping
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to the construction of structural landscaping immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping).
2025Domestic builder (limited)—bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation).
2026Domestic builder (limited)—earthworks and excavation work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to earthworks and excavation work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work).
2027Domestic builder (limited)—footings and slab work
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to footings and slab work immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work).
2028Domestic builder (limited)—framing
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to framing immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to framing).
2029Domestic builder (limited)—bricklaying and blocklaying
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to bricklaying and blocklaying immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying).
2030Domestic builder (limited)—external wall cladding
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to external wall cladding immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding).
2031Domestic builder (limited)—roof tiling
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to roof tiling immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling).
2032Domestic builder (limited)—waterproofing
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to waterproofing immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing).
2033Domestic builder (limited)—door and window replacement and installation
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to door and window replacement and installation immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation).
2034Domestic builder (limited)—site works involved in relocating a dwelling
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to site works involved in relocating a dwelling immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling).
2035Domestic builder (limited)—re-stumping and re-blocking
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to re‑stumping and re-blocking immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to re-stumping and re-blocking).
2036Domestic builder (limited)—cabinet making, joinery and stair construction
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction).
2037Domestic builder (limited)—carpentry
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to carpentry immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry).
2038Domestic builder (limited)—sheet plastering
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to sheet plastering immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering).
2039Domestic builder (limited)—garages and carports
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to garages and carports immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable structures).
2040Domestic builder (limited)—brickwork
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to brickwork immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying).
2041Domestic builder (limited)—fibreglass pools and spas
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to the installation of fibreglass swimming pools and spas immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas).
2042Domestic builder (limited)—floor slabs and footings
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to floor slabs and footings immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work).
2043Domestic builder (limited)—sub-floor works
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to sub‑floor works immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to re‑stumping and re‑blocking) and in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work).
2044Domestic builder (limited)—general concreting
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to general concreting immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in one or more classes of domestic builder (limited) which authorise the carrying out of the domestic building work that the person was authorised to carry out before 1 July 2017.
2045Domestic builder (limited)—sundry works
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) limited to the carrying out of domestic building work relating to sundry works immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in one or more classes of domestic builder (limited) which authorise the carrying out of the domestic building work that the person was authorised to carry out before 1 July 2017.
2046Domestic builder (manager)
(1)A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (manager) immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered in the category of person responsible for a building project or any stage of a building project, class of project manager (domestic) if the person has the relevant qualifications and experience required to be registered in that class.
(2)A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder, class of domestic builder (manager) immediately before 1 July 2017 and to whom subregulation (1) does not apply, continues to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in that class of domestic builder until 30 June 2022.
(3)Despite the substitution of Schedule 7 by regulation 15 of the Building Amendment Regulations 2017, for the purposes of subregulation (2), the relevant qualifications set out in the table in Schedule 7, as in force before being substituted, are taken to be the prescribed qualifications for a class of domestic builder (manager) until 30 June 2022.
2047Other domestic builder (limited) registrations
A person to whom none of the other provisions in this Subdivision applies, who was registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of builder in a class of domestic builder immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in a class of domestic builder that authorises the carrying out of the domestic building work that the person was authorised to carry out before 1 July 2017.
2048Transitional domestic builder registration does not expand scope of earlier registration
Despite anything in this Subdivision, a person taken to be registered in a class of domestic builder under this Subdivision is not authorised to carry out any domestic building work under that registration that the person was not authorised to carry out immediately before 1 July 2017.
Subdivision 3—Persons who erect or supervise the erection of prescribed temporary structures
2049Person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures (limited)—scaffolding stages and towers
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of a person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures, class 1—stages or seating stands or equipment platforms or towers fabricated on site from tubes and fittings or other scaffolding components of metals and other materials immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of a person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures, class of temporary structures (limited to scaffolding stages and towers).
2050Person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures (limited)—tents and marquees
A person registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of a person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures, class 2—special structures—tents, marquees immediately before 1 July 2017 is taken, on and from 1 July 2017, to be registered under Part 11 of the Act in the category of a person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures, class of temporary structures (limited to tents and marquees).
Subdivision 4—Registration of other building practitioners not affected by substitution of Schedule 7
2051Registration of other building practitioners not affected by substitution of Schedule 7
The substitution of Schedule 7 by regulation 15 of the Building Amendment Regulations 2017 does not affect the registration of a person to whom none of the provisions in Subdivisions 1, 2 or 3 of this Division apply who was registered as a building practitioner under Part 11 of the Act immediately before the commencement of regulation 15 of the Building Amendment Regulations 2017.".
15Schedule 7 substituted and new Schedules 7A, 7B and 7C inserted
For Schedule 7 to the Principal Regulations substitute—
"Schedule 7—Prescribed classes of building practitioners and prescribed qualifications
Regulations 1502A and 1503
Part 1—Preliminary
1Definitions
(1)In this Schedule—
RTO
means a training organisation registered under Division 4 of Part 4.3
of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 or a vocational education and training organisation registered under section 17 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulatory
Act 2011 of the Commonwealth;
unit of competency has the same meaning as in Part 4.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.
(2)In this Schedule, a code or number in brackets is a reference to the code or number by which a unit of competency is known.
Part 2—Prescribed classes of registration
2Category of building surveyor
The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of building surveyor are the following classes—
(a)class of building surveyor (unlimited);
(b)class of building surveyor (limited).
3Category of building inspector
The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of building inspector are the following classes—
(a)class of building inspector (unlimited);
(b)class of building inspector (limited).
4Category of engineer
The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of engineer are the following classes—
(a)class of engineer (civil);
(b)class of engineer (mechanical);
(c)class of engineer (electrical);
(d)class of engineer (fire safety).
5Category of draftsperson
The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of draftsperson are the following classes—
(a)class of building design (architectural);
(b)class of building design (interior);
(c)class of building design (services).
6Category of builder
The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of builder are the following classes—
(a)class of commercial builder (unlimited);
(b)class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work);
(c)class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of medium rise building work);
(d)class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of shade structures work);
(e)class of commercial builder (limited to the erection of signs work);
(f)class of commercial builder (limited to the installation of blinds and awnings work);
(g)class of commercial builder (limited to non‑structural fit-out work);
(h)class of commercial builder (limited to steel erection work);
(i)class of commercial builder (limited to structural fit-out work);
(j)class of commercial builder (limited to structural landscaping work);
(k)class of commercial builder (limited to waterproofing work);
(l)class of domestic builder (unlimited);
(m)class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures);
(n)class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences);
(o)class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls);
(p)class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas);
(q)class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters);
(r)class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures);
(s)class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping);
(t)class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation);
(u)class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work);
(v)class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work);
(w)class of domestic builder (limited to framing);
(x)class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying);
(y)class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding);
(z)class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling);
(za)class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing);
(zb)class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation);
(zc)class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling);
(zd)class of domestic builder (limited to re‑stumping and re-blocking);
(ze)class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction);
(zf)class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry);
(zg)class of domestic builder (limited to the erection of poles, masts and antennas);
(zh)class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering);
(zi)class of domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering);
(zj)class of domestic builder (limited to floor finishing and covering);
(zk)class of domestic builder (limited to glazing work);
(zl)class of domestic builder (limited to insulation work);
(zm)class of domestic builder (limited to painting and decorating);
(zn)class of domestic builder (limited to floor and wall tiling work);
(zo)class of domestic builder (limited to attaching external fixtures);
(zp)class of demolisher (low rise);
(zq)class of demolisher (medium rise);
(zr)class of demolisher (unlimited).
7Category of person responsible for a building project
The class of building practitioner in respect of the category of person responsible for a building project or any stage of a building project is the class of project manager (domestic).
8Category of person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures
The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures are the following classes—
(a)class of temporary structures (limited to scaffolding stages and towers);
(b)class of temporary structures (limited to tents and marquees).
Part 3—Qualifications
9Class of building surveyor (unlimited)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building surveyor (unlimited) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Victoria University; and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
10Class of building surveyor (limited)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building surveyor (limited) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Victoria University; or
(iii)an advanced diploma of building surveying (CPC60115) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
11Class of building inspector (unlimited)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building inspector (unlimited) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Victoria University; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
12 Class of building inspector (limited)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building inspector (limited) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Victoria University; or
(iii)an advanced diploma of building surveying (CPC60115) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
13 Class of engineer (civil)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of engineer (civil) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) from Deakin University; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) from Federation University; or
(iii)a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) from La Trobe University; or
(iv)a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) from Melbourne Polytechnic; or
(v)a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in the field of Civil Engineering from Monash University; or
(vi)a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) from RMIT University; or
(vii)a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) from Swinburne Institute; or
(viii)a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) from Swinburne Institute; or
(ix)a Master of Engineering (Civil) from The University of Melbourne; or
(x)a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Honours) from Victoria University; or
(xi)registration as a civil engineer on the National Engineering Register (NER); and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
14Class of engineer (mechanical)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of engineer (mechanical) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing) from Chisholm Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from Deakin University; or
(iii)a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) from Federation University; or
(iv)a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in the field of Mechanical Engineering from Monash University; or
(v)a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) from Swinburne Institute; or
(vi)a Master of Engineering (Mechanical) from The University of Melbourne; or
(vii)a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) from Victoria University; or
(viii)a current certificate of registration as a mechanical engineer on the National Engineering Register (NER); and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
15Class of engineer (electrical)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of engineer (electrical) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours) from RMIT University; or
(ii)a Master of Engineering (Electrical) from The University of Melbourne; or
(iii)a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours) from Victoria University; or
(iv)a current certificate of registration as an electrical engineer on the National Engineering Register (NER); and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
16 Class of engineer (fire safety)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of engineer (fire safety) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Graduate Certificate in Performance Base Building and Fire Codes from Victoria University; or
(ii)a Master of Engineering (Building Fire Safety and Risk Engineering) from Victoria University; or
(iii)a current certificate of registration as a fire safety engineer on the National Engineering Register (NER); and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
17Class of building design (architectural)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building design (architectural) are—
(a)the successful completion of an advanced diploma of building design (architectural) (22268VIC) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
18 Class of building design (interior)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building design (interior) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)an advanced diploma of interior design (MSF60113) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; or
(ii)an advanced diploma of building design (22268VIC) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)select and instruct consultants and contractors (MSFID6007); and
(b)investigate legal requirements for design (MSFFDT5014); and
(c)design for large scale commercial or institutional interiors (MSFID6003); and
(d)specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces (MSFID5004); and
(e)use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects (MSFID5014); and
(f)monitor and manage small business operations (BSBSMB405); and
(g)identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors (MSFID4007); and
(h)work safely (MSMWHS200).
19 Class of building design (services)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building design (services) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)an advanced diploma of engineering technology (mechanical) (22228VIC) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; or
(ii)an advanced diploma of engineering technology (electrical) (UEE62111) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; or
(iii)an advanced diploma of engineering (MEM60112) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; or
(iv)a diploma of fire systems design (CPC50509) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(a)(i), the required units of competency are—
(a)perform mechanical engineering design drafting (MEM09157A); and
(b)perform computations (MEM12024A); and
(c)produce an engineering drainage design of pipes and culverts (VU21131); and
(d)produce an engineering design for a stormwater reticulation scheme (VU21132); and
(e)produce an engineering design for a sewerage reticulation scheme (VU21133); and
(f)produce engineering drawings for a stormwater reticulation scheme (VU21143); and
(g)generate design solutions (VU21154); and
(h)design fluid power controlled engineering systems (VU21202); and
(i)apply hydraulic principles in engineering (VU21203); and
(j)apply pneumatic principles in engineering (VU21204); and
(k)design pressure sewerage systems (VU21248); and
(l)design sewerage pumping station systems (VU21249).
(3)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(a)(ii), the required units of competency are—
(a)prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology/ utilities applications (UEENEEE190A); and
(b)prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software (UEENEEE191A); and
(c)provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products (UEENEEG181A).
(4)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(a)(iii), the required units of competency are—
(a)perform mechanical engineering design drafting (MEM09157A); and
(b)produce basic engineering detail drawings (MEM09204A); and
(c)evaluate thermal loads in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (MEM23129A); and
(d)contribute to the design of a commercial refrigeration system (MEM23144A); and
(e)contribute to the design of industrial refrigeration systems (MEM23146A); and
(f)contribute to the design of hydronic systems (MEM23147A); and
(g)contribute to the design of commercial and industrial exhaust systems (MEM23149A); and
(h)contribute to the design of heating systems (MEM23150A); and
(i)contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems (MEM23153A).
20Class of commercial builder (unlimited)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (unlimited) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Building (Construction Management) from Victoria University; or
(iii)a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University; or
(iv)an advanced diploma of building and construction (Management) (CPC60212) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
21Class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Building (Construction Management) from Victoria University; or
(iii)a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University; or
(iv)a diploma of building and construction (building) (CPC50210) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects (CPCCBC6001B); and
(b)apply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildings (CPCCBC6014A).
22 Class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of medium rise building work)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of medium rise building work) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Building (Construction Management) from Victoria University; or
(iii)a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University; or
(iv)an advanced diploma of building and construction (management) (CPC60212) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
23 Class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of shade structures work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of shade structures work) are—
(a)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and
(b)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(c)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(d)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
24 Class of commercial builder (limited to the erection of signs work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the erection of signs work) are—
(a)the successful completion of the required units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and
(d)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(e)erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding (CPCCCM2008B); and
(f)work safely on scaffolding higher than 2 metres (CPCCCM2010); and
(g)operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres (CPCCCM3001); and
(h)work safely around power sources, services and assets (CPCCCM3003); and
(i)carry out concreting to simple forms (CPCCCO2013A); and
(j)apply basic levelling procedures (CPCCCM2006); and
(k)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001).
25 Class of commercial builder (limited to the installation of blinds and awnings work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the installation of blinds and awnings work) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles (MSF30913) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and
(b)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(c)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(d)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(e)read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)install metal structures and features (AHCLSC308); and
(b)install exterior blinds and awnings (MSFBA3002); and
(c)perform minor maintenance (MSTGN2005).
26 Class of commercial builder (limited to non‑structural fit-out work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to non‑structural fit-out work) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a certificate in shopfitting (CPC30116) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(ii)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(iii)a certificate in carpentry and joinery (CPC32011) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and
(b)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(c)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(d)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
27 Class of commercial builder (limited to steel erection work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to steel erection work) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in rigging (CPC30711) from an RTO, including the required unit of competency and the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and
(b)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(c)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(d)read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and
(e)apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions (CPCCBC4011B); and
(f)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required unit of competency is perform advanced structural steel erection (CPCCR13014A).
28 Class of commercial builder (limited to structural fit-out work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to structural fit-out work) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a certificate in shopfitting (CPC30116) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(ii)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(iii)a certificate in carpentry and joinery (CPC32011) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and
(b)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(c)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(d)apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects (CPCCBC5001B); and
(e)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
29 Class of commercial builder (limited to structural landscaping work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to structural landscaping work) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a certificate in landscape construction (AHC30916) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(ii)a diploma of landscape design (AHC50610) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and
(b)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(c)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(d)read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and
(e)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
30 Class of commercial builder (limited to waterproofing work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to waterproofing work) are—
(a)a certificate in construction waterproofing (CPC31411) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and
(b)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(c)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(d)read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and
(e)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
31 Class of domestic builder (unlimited)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (unlimited) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Deakin University; or
(iii)a diploma of building and construction (building) (CPC50210) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
32 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures) are—
(a)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and
(d)identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001).
33 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(ii)a certificate in bricklaying and blocklaying (CPC30111) from an
RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)lay masonry walls and corners (CPCCBL3005A); and
(b)lay multi-thickness walls and piers (CPCCBL3006A).
34 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in landscape construction (AHC30916) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)erect timber structures and features (AHCLSC304); and
(b)implement a retaining wall project (AHCLSC307).
35 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in swimming pool and spa building (CPC40808) from an RTO, including the additional unit of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional unit of competency is arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
36Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
37Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
38Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in landscape construction (AHC30916) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and
(d)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
39Class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in cabinet making (kitchens and bathrooms) (MSF31113) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
40Class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in civil construction plant operations (RII30815) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(b)read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and
(c)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)apply the principles of earthworks construction (RIIMPO402D); and
(b)conduct earthworks (RIICRC306D); and
(c)carry out excavation (CPCCCM2002A); and
(d)install trench support (RIICCM210D).
41Class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in concreting (CPC30313) from an RTO, including the additional unit of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional unit of competency is arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
42Class of domestic builder (limited to framing)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to framing) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)construct ceiling frames (CPCCCA3005B); and
(b)construct pitched roofs (CPCCCA3007C); and
(c)erect roof trusses (CPCCCA3006B).
43Class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in bricklaying and blocklaying (CPC30111) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
44Class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the required unit of competency and the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required unit of competency is install exterior cladding (CPCCCA3017B).
45Class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling) are the successful completion of—
(a)a certificate in roof tiling (CPC30812) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
46Class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in construction waterproofing (CPC31411) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
47Class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(ii)a certificate in joinery (CPC31912) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
48Class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(ii)a certificate in civil foundations (RII31215) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)conduct earthworks (RIICRC306D); and
(b)construct underpinning (RIICFW30ID).
49Class of domestic builder (limited to re-stumping and re-blocking)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to re‑stumping and re-blocking) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in civil foundations (RII31215) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
50Class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a certificate in cabinet making (MSF31113) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency and the required unit of competency; or
(ii)a certificate in joinery (CPC31912) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(iii)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required unit of competency is install furnishing products (MSFFM3006).
51Class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
52Class of domestic builder (limited to the erection of poles, masts and antennas)
(1)The prescribed qualification for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the erection of poles, masts and antennas) are—
(a)the successful completion of the required units of competency from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(b)read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and
(c)install a terrestrial antenna (ICTRFN202); and
(d)install a satellite antenna (ICTRFN201); and
(e)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
53Class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in wall and ceiling lining (CPC31211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
54Class of domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering)
(1)The prescribed qualification for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in solid plastering (CPC31011) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
55Class of domestic builder (limited to floor finishing and covering)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to floor finishing and covering) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in flooring technology (MSF30813) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
56Class of domestic builder (limited to glazing work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to glazing work) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in glass and glazing (MSF30413) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
57Class of domestic builder (limited to insulation work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to insulation work) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in wall and ceiling lining (CPC31211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency and the required units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
(3)For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—
(a)install batt insulation products (CPCCPB3014A); and
(b)install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems (CPCCPB3015A); and
(c)install ceiling insulation (CPCCPB3027A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
58Class of domestic builder (limited to painting and decorating)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to painting and decorating) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in painting and decorating (CPC30611) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
59Class of domestic builder (limited to floor and wall tiling work)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to floor and wall tiling work) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in wall and floor tiling (CPC31311) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
60Class of domestic builder (limited to attaching external fixtures)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to attaching external fixtures) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or
(ii)a certificate in blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles (MSF30913) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and
(b)at least one year of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the additional units of competency are—
(a)arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and
(b)produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and
(c)select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).
Note
Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. Registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
61Class of demolisher (low rise)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of demolisher (low rise) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in demolition (CPC30413) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
62Class of demolisher (medium rise)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of demolisher (medium rise) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in demolition (CPC30413) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
63Class of demolisher (unlimited)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of demolisher (unlimited) are—
(a)the successful completion of a certificate in demolition (CPC41013) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 3 years of practical experience.
64Class of project manager (domestic)
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of project manager (domestic) are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Deakin University; or
(iii)a Graduate Diploma of Construction Management from Swinburne Institute of Technology; or
(iv)a diploma of building and construction (management) (CPC50308) from an RTO; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
65Category of quantity surveyor
The prescribed qualifications for registration in the category of quantity surveyor are—
(a)the successful completion of—
(i)a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University; or
(ii)a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Deakin University; or
(iii)a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; and
(b)at least 2 years of practical experience.
66Class of temporary structures (limited to scaffolding stages and towers)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of temporary structures (limited to scaffolding stages and towers) are at least 2 years of practical experience and—
(a)an intermediate scaffolding licence issued under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017; or
(b)the successful completion of the required unit of competency from an RTO.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the required unit of competency is identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001).
67Class of temporary structures (limited to tents and marquees)
(1)The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of temporary structures (limited to tents and marquees) are—
(a)the successful completion of the required unit of competency from an RTO; and
(b)2 years of practical experience.
(2)For the purposes of this regulation, the required unit of competency is identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001).
Schedule 7A—Work authorised to be carried out by a registered building surveyor
Regulation 1503A
Table
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| 1 | Category of building surveyor, class of building surveyor (unlimited) | Performance of all the functions that a building surveyor is authorised or required to perform under the Act and these Regulations, for all classes of building of unlimited height or floor area including the following— (a) issuing building permits and temporary approvals as applicable under the Act; (b) arranging and undertaking inspections of building work to determine compliance with the Act, these Regulations and the building permit; (c) taking actions authorised under the Act and these Regulations to ensure building work complies with the Act, these Regulations and the building permit, including issuing— (i) building notices; and (ii) building orders; and (iii) directions to fix building work under section 37A of the Act; (d) approving the use and occupation of buildings in accordance with the Act and these Regulations, including issuing occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection; (e) carrying out the functions of a municipal building surveyor if the building surveyor— (i) has been appointed as a municipal building surveyor in accordance with section 213 of the Act; or (ii) is deemed to be a municipal building surveyor under section 215 of the Act; or (iii) is acting as a delegate of a municipal building surveyor under section 216B of the Act, but only to the extent of carrying out the functions set out in the instrument of delegation; (f) issuing certificates of compliance stating that proposed building work in the nature of design work complies with the Act and these Regulations; (g) in relation to building work that has been inspected personally by that building surveyor, issuing certificates of compliance stating that the building work complies with the Act and these Regulations. |
| 2 | Category of building surveyor, class of building surveyor (limited) | Performance of all the functions that a building surveyor is authorised or required to perform under the Act and these Regulations, for all classes of building up to 3 storeys in height with a maximum floor area of 2000 m2 including the following— (a) issuing building permits and temporary approvals as applicable under the Act; (b) undertaking inspections of building work to determine compliance with the Act, these Regulations and the building permit; |
| (c) taking actions authorised under the Act and these Regulations to ensure building work complies with the Act, these Regulations and the building permit, including issuing— (i) building notices; and (ii) building orders; and (iii) directions to fix building work under section 37A of the Act; (d) approving the use and occupation of buildings in accordance with the Act and these Regulations, including issuing occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection; (e) carrying out the functions of a municipal building surveyor if the building surveyor is acting as a delegate or a municipal building surveyor under section 216B of the Act, but only to the extent of carrying out the functions set out in the instrument of delegation; (f) issuing certificates of compliance stating that proposed building work in the nature of design work complies with the Act and these Regulations; (g) in relation to building work that has been inspected personally by that building surveyor, issuing certificates of compliance stating that the building work complies with the Act and these Regulations. |
Schedule 7B—Work authorised to be carried out by a registered building inspector
Regulation 1503B
Table
| Column 1
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| 1 | Category of building inspector, class of building inspector (unlimited) | Performance of all the functions that a building inspector is authorised or required to perform under the Act and these Regulations, for all classes of building of unlimited height or floor area including the following— (a) undertaking inspections of building work to determine compliance with the Act, these Regulations and the building permit at the request of the relevant building surveyor; (b) issuing oral directions to fix building work under Division 2 of Part 4 of the Act if authorised by the relevant building surveyor; (c) in relation to building work that has been inspected personally by that building inspector, issuing certificates of compliance under regulation 1506(e) stating that the building work complies with the Act and these Regulations. |
| 2 | Category of building inspector, class of building inspector (limited) | Performance of all the functions that a building inspector is authorised or required to perform under the Act and these Regulations for all classes of buildings (excluding buildings with basements) of up to 3 storeys in height with a maximum floor area of 500 m2 or for all classes of buildings (including buildings with basements) of up to 3 storeys in height with a maximum floor area of up to 2000 m2 including the following— |
| (a) undertaking inspections of building work to determine compliance with the Act, these Regulations and the building permit at the request of the relevant building surveyor; (b) issuing directions to fix building work under Division 2 of Part 4 the Act where authorised by the relevant building surveyor; (c) in relation to building work that has been inspected personally by that building inspector, issuing certificates of compliance under regulation 1506(e) stating that the building work complies with the Act and these Regulations. |
Schedule 7C—Domestic building work authorised to be carried out by registered domestic builders
Regulation 1503C
Table
| Column 1
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| 1 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (unlimited) | The carrying out, managing or arranging the carrying out of all components of domestic building work. |
| 2 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the construction of the following Class 10 buildings which are above ground and free standing in structure— (a) a private garage; (b) a carport; (c) a separate single storey garage associated with another building if the garage contains no more than 3 vehicle spaces; (d) a shed; (e) a cabana; (f) a gazebo; (g) a shade structure. Work in this class does not include the following work— (a) the construction of retaining walls that are not part of the non-habitable building; (b) the construction of external bathrooms, kitchens or laundries. |
| 3 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) the construction and dismantling of all types of fencing of any type of material, including associated manual and automatic gates; (b) the construction of safety barriers for swimming pools and spas. |
| 4 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the construction of retaining walls of any material that do not form part of another building. |
| 5 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the construction of swimming pools and spas and the construction of appropriate safety barriers for those swimming pools or spas. Work in this class does not include the following work— (a) the construction of retaining walls; (b) the construction of shade structures; (c) the maintenance and general repair of swimming pools and spas; (d) water chemistry. |
| 6 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the construction of private bushfire shelters. |
| 7 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the construction of shade structures. |
| 8 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping) | The carrying out, managing or arranging the carrying out of domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) the construction of the following— (i) retaining walls of any material, that do not form part of another building; (ii) gates; (iii) fences (excluding swimming pool and spa safety barriers); (iv) gazebos; (v) driveways; (vi) paths; (vii) external stairs and ramps; (viii) cabanas; (ix) pergolas; (x) decks; (xi) ornamental ponds, water features and other structural ornamentation; (b) drainage associated with work in paragraph (a); (c) irrigation associated with work in paragraph (a); (d) paving associated with work in paragraph (a). |
| 9 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with renovating bathrooms, kitchens and laundries that do not extend beyond the existing external walls, floor or ceiling of a home, including any site works, work requirements to gain access to the site, the removal of site impediments and the replacement of walls. |
| 10 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the removal of earth, soil, rock and grass roots to excavation lines and levels to form a hole or trench, including site preparation work, the consideration of soil types and classifications and site drainage requirements for— (a) structural supports; or (b) walls or floors of a building; or (c) structural landscaping work; or (d) site preparation works including— (i) the consideration of soil types and classifications; and (ii) site drainage requirements. |
| 11 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the selection and placement of footing systems for— (a) structural supports; or (b) walls or floors of a building; or (c) structural landscaping work; or (d) the construction and installation of reinforced or bulk concrete footing and structural elements for buildings; or (e) formwork; or (f) falsework; or (g) underpinning. |
| 12 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to framing) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) fabricating, erecting and bracing wall frames (load bearing and non-load bearing); (b) erection and replacement of roof trusses. |
| 13 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) construction of internal or external walls, isolated piers, arches, fireplaces and chimneys; (b) concrete rendering to buildings and masonry fixtures; (c) rammed earth or form cell construction; (d) mud brick footings to houses. |
| 14 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with applying the following types of external wall cladding to homes— (a) weatherboards (timber or vinyl); (b) manufactured board or sheet panels; (c) lightweight aerated autoclaved concrete panels. |
| 15 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) initial tiling of roofs; (b) the repair and renovation of existing tiled roofs; (c) re-pointing, sarking, cutting, bedding and pointing of roof tiles. |
| 16 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with waterproofing and the application, installation and repair of membranes or systems that may be applied to the interior, exterior, below ground and remedial areas of a home, except swimming pools and spas. |
| 17 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with selection, setting out, installation, removal or replacement of windows and doors. |
| 18 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with relocating a home, consisting of— (a) preparation of the new site; and (b) work associated with joining sections of the home, and (c) repairing and replacing materials as a result of the relocation of the home. Work in this class does not include transportation of a home or part of a home. |
| 19 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to re-stumping and re‑blocking) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with sub-floor works and the levelling and supporting of existing structures to ensure they have solid foundations. |
| 20 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) the manufacture, assembly and installation of joinery and joinery products, including cabinets, cupboards, shelving and fitments; (b) cabinet making work, including constructing cabinets and components of cabinets on site and making adjustments when required; (c) constructing stairs. |
| 21 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work involving carpentry work associated with the alteration and repair of homes, carports, garages, pergolas, decks, verandas and similar structures. Work in this class also includes the domestic building work authorised to be carried out by the following classes of domestic builder— (a) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures); (b) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences); (c) class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation); (d) class of domestic builder (limited to framing); (e) class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding); (f) class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation); (g) class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction). |
| 22 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the erection of poles, masts and antennas) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the erection of poles, masts and antennas attached to a home if the pole, mast or antenna— (a) exceeds a height of 3 m above the highest point of its attachment to the home; or (b) exceeds a height of 8 m above ground level. |
| 23 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with sheet plastering, including the cutting and fixing of interior wall boards. |
| 24 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with the following solid plastering work— (a) the application of plaster or render to interior or exterior surfaces; (b) the restoration and renovation of solid plaster; (c) the installation of associated cornices and decorative moulds. |
| 25 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to floor finishing and covering) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work associated with— (a) the installation of non-structural flooring; and (b) floor coverings including timber, timber veneers, parquetry, cork, carpet and vinyl. Work in this class does not include fixing floor tiles. |
| 26 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to glazing work) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work involving the installation of glass, acrylic or other like materials in prepared openings, such as windows, door panels, screens, fences, balustrades or partitions. |
| 27 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to insulation work) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work involving installing insulation into ceilings, external walls and floors, and around pipe and duct work, including the selection of appropriate types of insulation material for such installations. |
| 28 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to painting and decorating) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work involving— (a) preparation of surfaces for the application of paint; and (b) the application of paint or other substances for protective, decorative or technical purposes; and (c) colour matching. |
| 29 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to floor and wall tiling work) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work involving affixing tiles for functional or decorative use on the internal or external surfaces of a home, including a swimming pool or spa, which includes waterproofing the tiling. |
| 30 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to attaching external fixtures) | The carrying out of, or the managing or arranging the carrying out of, domestic building work involving the installation of external fixtures such as blinds, awnings, security screens, insect screens and balustrades. |
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16Schedule 8—Exemptions for buildings and building work
In the Note at the foot of item 1 in Column 2 of the Table in Schedule 8 to the Principal Regulations, for "water service authority" (wherever occurring) substitute "water supply authority".
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[1] Reg. 4: S.R. No. 31/2017.
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