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NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
The Building Act 1993 (the Act) and Building Regulations 2018 (the Regulations) state that all building work requires a building permit, unless an exemption exists under the Regulations.
Not sure if you need a building permit? Call us now and we will be able to assist you with your enquiry as we are up date with the latest regulatory news.
Keep in mind that failing to obtain the necessary permits can lead to fines, penalties, or even having to remove the building work. It’s always best to check with our office to ensure compliance with the Victorian building legislation.
Building Permits and Approvals
Assistance with obtaining building permits for:
- Domestic and residential projects, including new homes, renovations, extensions and additions
- Commercial and retail projects, including fit-outs, alterations and change of use
- Industrial and warehouse projects, including factories, storage buildings and large-scale developments
- Educational, healthcare and public building projects
- Plan review, regulatory assessment and building permit approval process support
Conti Group provides building permit approvals and building surveying services for small to large-scale projects across a broad range of sectors, including domestic, residential, commercial, industrial, educational, public buildings and healthcare developments.
We assist with new buildings alterations, additions, renovations, fit-outs, change of use projects and other building works requiring building permit approval.
Building Inspections
- Building inspection services for domestic, residential, commercial and existing building matters
- Pre-plaster, frame, fixing and final inspection services
- Owner-builder defects inspections and Section 137B reports
- Defect, damage and incomplete works inspections
- Site inspections for compliance concerns, unauthorised works and council matters
Certification Services (Reg 126)
- Certification services for domestic, residential, commercial, industrial and existing building projects
- Illegal building works, unauthorised works and retrospective building approval matters
- Council Building Notices, Building Orders and enforcement matters
- Domestic and residential certification matters, including Class 1 and Class 10 buildings
- Commercial and industrial certification matters, including Class 2 to Class 9 buildings
- Peer reviews, regulatory advice and certification pathway assessments
Compliance and Regulatory Services
- Building “design team” consultants on high rise residential or commercial projects
- Expert building regulatory advice
- Building code compliance assessments
- Performance based NCC solutions
- Fire safety compliance assessments
- Liquor licence population capacity report
- Accessibility compliance assessments (DDA, etc.)
- Appeals and Modifications
Expert Witness Services
- Expert witness services for building disputes, defects and regulatory compliance matters
- Independent review of building permits, approved plans, inspection records and compliance documentation
- Assessment of alleged non-compliant works, defects and building regulatory issues
- Expert reports, technical opinions and written advice for legal and insurance matters
- Support for mediation, tribunal, court and Building Appeals Board proceedings
Building Compliance Audits & Reports
- Building compliance audits and reports for existing buildings and properties
- Due diligence reports for owners, purchasers, developers and asset managers
- Essential Safety Measures audits and compliance reviews
- Building defects, damage assessment and insurance-related reports
- Fire safety, access, egress and existing building compliance assessments
- Written advice outlining key compliance risks, findings and recommended next steps
Consultation and Advisory Services
- Building compliance audits and reports for existing buildings and properties
- Due diligence reports for owners, purchasers, developers and asset managers
- Essential Safety Measures audits and compliance reviews
- Building defects, damage assessment and insurance-related reports
- Fire safety, access, egress and existing building compliance assessments
- Written advice outlining key compliance risks, findings and recommended next steps
