A Certificate of Final Inspection is a statutory document issued under the Building Act 1993 that confirms building works have been completed in accordance with the approved Building Permit.
It is typically issued for extensions, alterations, and ancillary structures to existing buildings, including dwellings and outbuildings, where an Occupancy Permit is not required. The requirement for a Certificate of Final Inspection will be clearly stated on the Building Permit.
The Certificate of Final Inspection allows the Relevant Building Surveyor to formally confirm that the completed building works comply with:
It also establishes the commencement date of the statutory liability period for all Registered Building Practitioners involved in the project.
A Certificate of Final Inspection will typically:
A Certificate of Final Inspection is issued after the successful completion of the final inspection, which occurs at the final mandatory stage of the building work.
All works must be completed and compliant prior to the inspection being approved.
It is critical that the Final Inspection is requested:
Failure to obtain a Certificate of Final Inspection may result in compliance issues, delays in property transactions, and potential enforcement action.
