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Building Certifier (Unrestricted) Registration - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this registration if you intend to operate as an unrestricted building certifier. Building certifiers issue building permits and occupancy certificates for buildings. This registration is unlimited and will allow you to certify all classes of buildings and structures.

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.

If you are an interstate applicant, you may be eligible to obtain a licence through mutual recognition.

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 four 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 $1,000,000.

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.