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Certifier and building assessor notes

Access Canberra routinely inspects building sites and assesses feedback and complaints from property owners.

We take an Engage, Educate and Enforce approach to working with industry.

View our Building and construction services compliance framework [PDF 505 KB] [DOCX 602 KB]

To address any issues found, or to raise awareness of best practice, Access Canberra issues industry specific Notes and advice.

Email BBS@act.gov.au for more information.

Certifier notes

  • Certifier Note 2025-02: Certifier responsibility under Section 50 & 50A [PDF 205 KB] | [DOC 114 KB]
  • Certifier Note 2025-01: Certifier Occupational Discipline [PDF 129 KB] | [DOC 49 KB]
  • Certifier Note 1302: Minimum documentation requirements for building approval lodgement class 1 and 10 residential construction [PDF 106 KB] | [DOC 145 KB]
  • Certifier Note 1301: Asbestos removal control plan for demolition, alterations and additions [PDF 103 KB] | [DOC 125 KB]
  • Certifier Note 1202: Appointment of a certifier [PDF 96 KB] | [DOC 123 KB]
  • Certifier Note 1201: The issuing of certificates of occupancy for part of a residential building [PDF 90 KB] | [DOC 111 KB]
  • BCA class 1 and class 2 energy compliance reports [PDF 89 KB] | [DOC 134 KB]

Building assessor notes

New approach to auditing of EERs [PDF 85 KB] | [DOC 173 KB]

Other notes

View other notes:

  • Construction notes
  • Electrician notes
  • Gasfitter notes
  • Plumber notes

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