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A Building Information Certificate (BIC) is usually sought by buyers or sellers of a property to make sure that the building (or part of a building) is not going to be the subject of regulatory action by the Council. It is also commonly applied for when work is undertaken without the appropriate approvals being issued by the council or accredited certifier.
By issuing a Building Information Certificate, Council confirms that it does not propose to issue an order, or commence proceedings for an order or injunction for, the subject building to be demolished, altered, added to or rebuilt (subject to certain conditions under the EP & A Act). It also confirms Council will not commence proceedings in relation to any encroachment by the subject building onto Council land.
A Building Information Certificate may apply to the whole or part of a building.
Documents needed for the application.
| Building Certificate for Sale of Property Only. | |
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| Document | Notes |
| Identification Survey Plan & Report | Prepared by registered NSW Land Surveyor indicating all structures and setbacks represented of current site. |
| Supporting Documents | As requested |
| Unauthorised Building Works – All Applications - Generally | |
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| Document | Notes |
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Plans *Plans to clearly show the extent of the authorised works. |
Full drawings of the building (1:100 scale/1:200)
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| Installation certificates relating to essential fire safety measures | Details of proposed and existing fire safety measures as required by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), including certification. |
| NCC Report by a registered Building Surveyor/Certifier |
Report outlining compliance with current NCC
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Installation certificates relating to structural elements, stormwater, health and amenity *Please note, other certification may be requested |
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| Final Fire Safety Certificate | Required for Class 2-9 buildings only. Upon request for Class 10 buildings. |
| Sydney Water Tap-in | Required for all structures to determine impact on Sydney Water Assets. Apply: Sydney Water Tap in |
Fees
For houses and other structures around the house (i.e. Class 1 or 10)
Please refer to page 23-28 of the fees and charges report for the current financial years Building Information Certificate fees.
Additional fees
Please refer to page 23-28 of the fees and charges report for the current financial years Building Information Certificate fees.
If there has been unauthorised building work, additional fee applies.
These fees will be determined by:
- Is there a Development Approval for the unauthorised works? If no, you will be required to pay any fees that would have been required if lodging a new DA (as well as Notification fees)
- You will also be required to pay the fees for Construction Certificate package for the cost of the unauthorised works
All Building Information Certificates (unauthorised works or purpose of sale) need to be lodge via NSW Planning Portal.
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