Construction notes
Access Canberra routinely inspects building sites and assesses feedback and complaints from property owners.
To address any issues found, or to raise awareness of best practice in the building and construction industry, Access Canberra issues construction notes.
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Feedback and clarifications
We also welcome your input. If you have feedback or need more information, email CWPL@act.gov.au
2026 notes
- 2026/25: Certifiers responsibility regarding Waste Management Plans [PDF 642.1 KB]
- 2026/25: Changes to applications for insured construction occupations [PDF 392.0 KB]
2025 notes
- 2025/04: Certificate of Occupancy and Use: Requirement for nomination at Application of Building Approval under Section 26 2(b) of the Building Act [PDF 124 KB]
- 2025/03: Mutual Recognition for Trainee Certifiers in the ACT [PDF 121 KB]
- 2025/02: Documentation requirements for liveable housing design [PDF 114 KB]
- 2025/01: Commencement of the Professional Engineers Registration Scheme [PDF 147 KB]
2024 notes
- 2024/08: Mandatory certificate of currency verification when applying for a certificate of occupancy [PDF 150 KB]
- 2024/06: Site plan requirements for building approval [PDF 242 KB]
- 2024/05: Compliant plans for building work [PDF 164 KB]
- 2024/03: Structural plan details and minimum documentation requirements [PDF 276 KB]
- 2024/02: Swimming pool barriers [PDF 284 KB]
- 2024/01: Unretained site cuts [PDF 213 KB]
2023 notes
- 2023/04: Swimming pool barriers [PDF 308 KB]
- 2023/04: Weather advisory - to all Class A, B, C and D builders [PDF 204 KB]
- 2023/03: Concrete curing requirements [PDF 256 KB]
- 2023/02: Change to Certifiers Stage Inspection reporting requirements [PDF 222 KB]
- 2023/01: Wet areas [PDF 271 KB]
2022 notes
- 2022/16: Performance Solution Requirements [PDF 345 KB]
- 2022/15: Certificates of Occupancy and Use for building work not in accordance with the Building Act 2004 [PDF 276 KB]
- 2022/14: Corporation and Partnership Eligibility Requirements [PDF 187 KB]
- 2022/14: Additional planning requirements for DA exempt assessments [PDF 247.6 KB]
- 2022/13: Wet areas [PDF 450.1 KB]
- 2022/12: Mandatory Certifier's Inspection Stage - BCA Class 1 and 10 buildings and structures [PDF 248 KB]
- 2022/11: Flashings for clad wall openings [PDF 499.6 KB]
- 2022/10: Balconies, decks and balustrades [PDF 216.9 KB]
- 2022/09: Wall bracing [PDF 339.7 KB]
2022 industry advice
- 13 October 2022: Notice to Class A Builders to review shoring of deep basement construction [PDF 155.1 KB]
- 8 August 2022: Potential for Destabilisation of Earthworks/Temporary Works - Wet Weather [PDF 165.5 KB]
2021 notes
- 2021/01: Construction of storeys and correct builder licence classes [PDF 248 KB]
- 2021/02: Mandatory stage inspection requirements for certifiers [PDF 165 KB]
- 2021/03: Survey plan requirements [PDF 216 KB]
- 2021/04: Timber frame slab edge overhang [PDF 308 KB]
- 2021/05: Retaining walls [PDF 245 KB]
- 2021/06: Swimming pool barriers and licencing requirements [PDF 194 KB]
- 2021/07: Starting building work before a commencement notice has been issued [PDF 212 KB]
- 2021/08: Requirements for bushfire prone blocks [PDF 270 KB]