31 Victor Street, Chatswood NSW 2067

PO Box 57, Chatswood NSW 2057

Ph (02) 9777 1000
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
ABN 47 974 826 099

BUILDING INFORMATION CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FORM

Made under the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979
☐Building Certificate Standard ☐Unauthorised Work
All parts of this form must be completed.
1. LOCATION OF BUILDING SITE
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Lot/s No: ______________________________________________________ DP/SP/s No:_________________________

2. PARTICULARS
Type of Buildings: ☐Single Residential Dwelling ☐Commercial Building ☐Industrial Building
Other ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
☐Whole Property ☐Whole Building ☐Part Building (including detached buildings and/or swimming pool)
If part, describe structure _________________________________________________________________________________
Unauthorised works( If you are applying for a standard building certificate please proceed to the next section)
What was the actual cost of work? ____________ What was the approximate date when works commenced: __________
What is the total additional and altered gross floor area? _____________________________
Which of the following best describes the unauthorised works: Alterations Additions New Building

3. APPLICANT DETAILS
NOTE: COUNCIL CANNOT ACCEPT ANY APPLICATION WHERE THE CONSENT IN WRITING OF THE OWNER OF THE
BUILDING OR OTHER PERSON HAVING OWNER'S CONSENT IS NOT PROVIDED UNLESS THE APPLICANT IS THE
PERSON REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPHS (A) (B) OR (C) BELOW:
This application is submitted by (please tick whichever is applicable)
☐A. the owner of the building or part or any other person having the owner's consent to make the application; or
☐B. the purchaser under a contract for sale of property, which comprises or includes the building or part, or the
purchaser's solicitor or agent; or
☐C. public authority that has notified the owner of its intention to apply for the certificate before making the application
has served a copy of the application on the owner.
☐Mr ☐ Mrs ☐Ms ☐Other _______ Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________ Mobile: _________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

I hereby apply for this building certificate and I consent to Council copying this application, and any supporting material,
for the purposes of public comment where required. I also consent to Council officers entering the subject property to
carry out inspections relating to the application. I consent to Council emailing certificate to me.

Signature of Applicant: _________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Contact person for inspection:___________________________________ Phone: _________________________

OFFICE USE ONLY: Application No: _______________________________________________________________________

Amount: ____________________Receipt:_________________________________ Date:_______________________________

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 BUILDING INFORMATION CERTIFICATE CHECKLIST
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL APPLICATIONS
STANDARD APPLICATION (Tick to indicate information supplied) – 2 copies of:
☐Copy of owners consent where applicant is acting on owner’s behalf
☐Current identification survey of all structures on the property
UNAUTHORISED WORKS APPLICATION – 2 copies of:
☐Copy of owners consent where applicant is acting on owner’s behalf
☐Statement describing works
☐Architectural plans (including sections, floor plans and elevations and site plans), drawn to scale and dimensioned indicating
unauthorised works in colour
☐Photos of unauthorised works
☐A letter of consent from the Owner's Corporation agreeing to the unauthorised structures in their current location and form where
works have been carried out in a strata titled building
☐Survey locating unauthorised structures (excluding internal alterations)
☐An estimate of cost from a suitably qualified person as defined in the "Guide to Estimating Cost of Works" on Council's website or
a copy of builder's invoices

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED AFTER A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF YOUR APPLICATION
1. Certification verifying compliance with the relevant requirements of the BCA and Australian Standards:
a. Structural works from a structural engineer
b. Termite control and protection by a licensed pest controller
c. Plumbing and drainage works by a licensed plumber/drainer
d. Installation of glazing by a licensed builder
e. Waterproofing of wet areas by an accredited waterproofer
f. Fire safety works from a fire engineer or accredited building surveyor
g. Condition of trees by an arborist
h. Onsite slip test reports of the stair nosings by a slip test consultant
i. Electrical works by a licensed electrician
2. Details and plans of the method of storm water disposal and certification of the system's compliance with C.5 of WDCP

3. Certification and works as executed plan by a Hydraulic Engineer, verifying that the storm water system complies with Council's adopted on-
site detention policy
4. Details and plans of the mechanical ventilation system and certification by a Mechanical Engineer
5. A report from a Geotechnical Engineer regarding the stability of the site and the surrounding areas
6. A report from an Acoustic Engineer in relation to the sound transmission of the floor/walls and part F5 of the Building Code of Australia

7. A report from an Accredited Building Surveyor or appropriately qualified bush fire consultant in relation to the building's construction to
withstand bush fires and the Performance requirements of part 3.7.4 of BCA
8. A report from Sydney Water that the liquid waste/floor waste/grease trap meets Sydney Water standards
9. A report from Waterways Authority and the owner's consent concerning the structure's location in relation to the High Water Mark
10. A report from a consultant specialising in access for people with disabilities concerning facilities and access to the building
in relation to Part D3 of the BCA and the Premises Standard under the Disability Discrimination Act
11. A preliminary site investigation report from a suitably qualified consultant in relation to potentially contaminated land in accordance with the
'Guidelines for Consultants Reporting on Contaminated Sites' issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
STANDARD (GST exempt)
Class 1 or 10 buildings $250 for each dwelling contained in the building or in any
other building on the allotment
Class 2 to 9 buildings where:
- Floor area of part not exceeding 200m² $250
- Floor area or part exceeding 200m² but not exceeding 2000m² $250 + additional $0.50 per m² for each m² over 200
- Floor area of part exceeding 2000m² $1,165 + additional $0.075 per m² for each m² over 2000
In any case where the application relates to a part of a building
and that part consists of an external only or does not
otherwise have a floor area $250
Equivalent of maximum fees for development application /
Unauthorised works application fee construction certificate of equal value based on cost of works
Where more than one inspection is required Not exceeding $90 for the issue of the certificate
Fee for copy of the Building Certificate $13

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