Learning & Resources
Be informed and empowered about the building process and the service a building surveyor provides.
Articles to educate yourself
Why do I need a building surveyor?
As a community we expect our buildings to be safe, healthy, useable and sustainable: there are numerous recent examples of […]
Read articleLow-risk work, notifiable work and permit work – what’s the difference?
Building work is any work that involves erecting, constructing, altering, renovating, adding to, repairing, underpinning or demolishing a building. It […]
Read articleBuying an existing house? Read this first
We’re often asked to approve illegal building work on a recently- or soon-to-be-acquired property. It’s not uncommon for someone to […]
Read articleWhat is a Certificate of Title and what does it tell me?
Certificates of Title are quite useful little documents and are required for most building projects. They are legal documents of […]
Read articleProtection work – stuff you need to know
What is it? Protection work is the additional work put in place to protect people and adjoining properties from construction […]
Read articleGood design good construction
Planning for your construction project can be time-consuming and costly, and that’s before you’ve even put a spade in the […]
Read articleWhen is a dwelling ancillary?
In terms of building approvals, a building is ancillary to a dwelling when it is additional to, but not required […]
Read articleConsidering an outbuilding conversion? What you need to know.
Thinking of creating more space and converting your unused shed or garage into a home office or a bedroom for […]
Read articleBuilding surveyors and the courts
Two recent judgements involving building surveyors serve as a confronting reminder of the legal obligations of building surveyors. In the […]
Read articleOccupant wellbeing – the next frontier for the built environment
Building performance describes how well a building addresses its requirements for sustainability and occupant safety, health and amenity. Traditionally, building […]
Read articleUseful downloads
Not sure where to start? Below is a selection of useful forms and advice to take the hassle out of the process
Form 2 - Application for Building CLC + Permit
Form 8 - Application for Certificate of Substantial Compliance
Form 4 - Application for Occupancy Permit
Form 5 - Application for Temporary Occupancy Permit
Directors Determination - Building Risk Categories
Building approval checklist
Owner builder permit info
Owner Builder Permit Application
NCC Building classification fact sheet
Council contact details
Code of Practice for Tasmanian building surveyors
Residential Building Consumer Guide
Infographic - building dispute resolution
Useful Links
Much of the information we use comes from these sources – you can access them directly for further information or checking.
- Building Act 2016
- Building Regulations 2016
- National Construction Code
- Consumer Building and Occupational Services
- Statutory determinations, forms and fact sheets
- Owner builder permit information
- theLIST - Tasmania's Land Information System
- iplan - for Planning enquiries and information
- Tasmania Fire Service