Certificate of Final Inspection - Victoria

Description

You will require this certificate at the final stage of building work for minor structural alterations that do not have the effect of changing the character or use of the building, such as carports, fences or signs.

Your building permit will indicate whether a certificate of final inspection is required. A certificate of final inspection is required for all building works that do not require an occupancy certificate.

The building surveyor responsible for the work will issue a certificate of final inspection if satisfied that the building is suitable for occupation.

Please consult with your council building department and your building surveyor for further details specific to your building work.

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 for this certificate, you must:

  • ensure that the relevant Building Surveyor is notified without delay after completion of each mandatory notification stage of building work
  • supply all particulars as required
  • pay any required fees.

Please consult the responsible council for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

The person in charge of carrying out building work (generally the building practitioner) must notify the relevant building surveyor at the completion of each mandatory notification stage of building:

  • prior to placing a footing
  • prior to pouring an in situ reinforced concrete member nominated by the relevant building surveyor
  • completion of framework
  • upon completion of all building work.

Duration

As specified on the permit.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the responsible council for specific information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Certificate of Final Inspection - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Building Act 1993 VIC

Regulation(s) name

Building Regulations 2006 VIC

Administering agency

Bass Coast Shire Council

Contact details

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

Enquiries

Bass Coast Shire Council
Operating address: 76 McBride Avenue
Wonthaggi, Victoria 3995
Mailing address: PO BOX 118
Wonthaggi, Victoria 3995
Phone: 03 5671 2211
Phone: 1300 226 278
Fax: 03 5671 2222
Email: basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au
Website: Bass Coast Shire Council (Opens in new window)