You will need this registration to work as a Professional Engineer on class 2, 3 and 9c buildings or a building that includes a class 2, 3 or 9c part. You will be classed as a Professional Engineer if you:
- are undertaking either electrical, civil, geotechnical, structural, fire safety or mechanical engineering work
- meet the eligibility requirements, which include at least five years' experience
- are working on a class 2, 3 and 9c buildings or a building that includes a class 2, 3 or 9c part
Class 2 buildings are residential apartment buildings. They are commonly multi-unit residential buildings where people live above and below each other, and have special rules to protect the health, safety and welfare of all occupants.
Class 3 applies to residential buildings (other than class 1 and 2 buildings, or a class 4 part of a building). Class 3 buildings are a common place of long term or transient living for a number of unrelated people. Examples include a boarding house, guest house, hostel or backpackers. Class 3 buildings could also include dormitory style accommodation, or workers’ quarters for shearers or fruit pickers.
Class 9c buildings are residential care buildings that may contain residents who have various care level needs. They are a place of residence where 10% or more of persons who reside there need physical assistance in conducting their daily activities and to evacuate the building during an emergency, for example, an aged care building where residents are provided with personal care services.
Mixed-use buildings containing a class 2, 3 or 9c part are also included. This means the requirements apply to work on all parts of the building, not just the class 2, 3 or 9c part.
