Occupancy Permit - Prescribed Temporary Structures - Victoria

Description

Some temporary structures require an occupancy permit before they can be used for public entertainment.

These structures include:

  • tents, marquees or booths with a floor area greater than 100m2
  • seating stands for more than 20 people
  • stages or platforms (including sky boarders and stage wings) exceeding 150m2 in floor area
  • prefabricated buildings exceeding 100m???? other than ones placed directly on the ground surface.

Public entertainment:

  • includes events which can be accessed by the general public, with or without tickets
  • does not include private or invite only events
  • does not include use for other purposes such as retail, dining, office space etc.

Service type

Licence

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

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $384.90

Please note, if there is more than one type of structure or structure configuration, the fee must be paid for each structure.

Fees for 2026-27

Apply Miscellaneous All -

Additional fees may apply where siting approval is required by your local council. Please contact the responsible council for more information.

Act(s) name

Building Act 1993 Victoria

Additional information

Note, siting approval of the prescribed temporary structure may be required by your local council.

Administering agency

Building and Plumbing Commission

Contact details

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