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Building Certifier (Residential) Registration - Northern Territory

Description

You need this registration if you intend to certify class 1 buildings such as houses, units and residential structures and class 10 buildings such as garages carports, sheds, fences and retaining walls. Certifiers currently registered in other states may apply for registration under mutual recognition.

This registration will allow you to:

  • assess building applications
  • issue building permits
  • make recommendations to the director about applications for certificates of existence
  • issue occupancy certificates.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, you must:

  • have three years practical experience in building surveying of Class 1 and Class 10 buildings
  • hold a degree, diploma or qualification required for accreditation as a building surveyor
  • submit a current resume, detailing your experience
  • have at least three written references from registered building practitioners who can verify your experience
  • be a fit and proper person
  • hold professional indemnity insurance of $500,000.

Duration

2 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $324.00

Fees for 2024-25
Apply Licence All $972.00

Payable once the Board has approved the application. Fees for 2024-25
Renew Renewal All $1296.00

Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Building Act 1993 Northern Territory

Regulation(s) name

Building Regulations 1993 Northern Territory

Transfer

This registration cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Building Practitioners Board

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.