Occupancy Permit - Cardinia Shire Council - Victoria

Description

Occupancy permits are issued at the completion of building or renovating works, in relation to places of public entertainment, or for temporary structures, following an inspection of the works or site by a building surveyor.

The permit is only issued when a building is suitable for occupation from a safety perspective, and includes such matters as operational water supply, sanitary and cooking facilities, smoke/fire alarms, safety glass, alarm systems, handrails and balustrades.

The permit is not a statement that all building work is necessarily complete, or that it complies with relevant legislation, and may be refused, amended or cancelled in specified circumstances.

The permit may apply to:

  • Building work for a new home (including units or apartments);
  • The whole or any part of a building, depending on the height and size of the structure;
  • A prescribed temporary structure, such as a prefabricated building, booth, tent or marquee; or
  • A building, structure or enclosed space for the purpose of providing public entertainment, such as seating stands, towers, sports grounds, stages, platforms, prefabricated buildings and temporary structures.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To obtain this permit you must:

  • Ensure that the building is suitable for occupation from a safety perspective;
  • Lodge a completed form with the building surveyor who issued the building permit; and
  • Pay any lodgement or approval fees.

Please note that particular requirements may apply to the type of building and the type of work carried out.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

Periodic inspections may occur in relation to places of public entertainment to ensure compliance with occupancy permit conditions. Any failure to comply may result in the permit being amended or cancelled.

A building surveyor may refuse an application if additional information that has been requested is not supplied.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $1176.00

POPE permit. Fees for 2024-25

Apply Application All -

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

Act(s) name

Building Act 1993 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Building Regulations 2018 Victoria

Administering agency

Cardinia Shire Council

Contact details

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