Building & Plumbing

Before beginning any type of work on buildings or structures, including new constructions, garages, carports, swimming pools, or erecting awnings, you are obliged to submit an application with plans and specifications for assessment and approval. Once you receive an official development approval or decision notice work may commence.

Works include erecting, adding to or altering, demolishing, removing or relocating any structures on your property.

Please contact the Building Surveyor before proceeding with any building work.

NEW comprehensive review of Queensland’s pool safety laws effective 5 June 2009 involves a two-staged improvement strategy aimed at reducing the number of immersion injuries and drownings of young children in Queensland pools. Click here for further details and legislation.

Relevant legislation, codes and downloadable building and plumbing forms are available from the Department of Infrastructure and Planning website.

Other useful web sites include:

• Queensland Building Services Authority
• Queensland Government Integrated Planning Act
• Queensland Government Pool Fencing Laws