Certificate of Final Inspection - Victoria

Description

A certificate of final inspection is generally required upon completion of building work undertaken in accordance with a building permit for minor structural alterations that do not change the character or use of a building. The building permit will specify if a certificate of final inspection is not required, in which case an occupancy permit will be required.

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 indicated 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 - DOCX (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Building Act 1993 VIC

Regulation(s) name

Building Regulations 2018 VIC

Administering agency

West Wimmera Shire Council

Contact details

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

Building Department

West Wimmera Shire Council
Operating address: 49 Elizabeth Street
Edenhope, Victoria 3318
Mailing address: PO BOX 201
Edenhope, Victoria 3318
Phone: 03 5585 9900
Other: 03 5585 9950
Email: building@westwimmera.vic.gov.au
Website: West Wimmera Shire Council (Opens in new window)