What does a private building certifier do?

A private building certifier can tell you if you need to get a building approval and help with the approval process.

They will assess whether the proposed work complies with the Building Act 1975 and associated codes and standards. They will also approve the building and lodge the relevant forms with us.

During building, the private building certifier will inspect the building work at different stages. They will make sure the work complies with the building approval.

Some inspections include:

• site inspection
• foundation and excavation stage
• slab stage
• frame stage
• final stage.

Once the building is finished, the private building certifier will lodge the final approval documents with us.

We hold these documents in our records so we can supply them to current and future property owners.

Private building certifiers can tell you if you need to get a planning approval or a plumbing and drainage approval.

All building certifiers must be registered with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission. Logan City Council does not offer building certification services.

Finding a private building certifier

We are unable to give recommendations about which private building certifier to choose. Most private certifiers advertise their services on the Yellow Pages or White Pages.

For more information about private building certifiers, please visit Queensland Building and Construction Commission.

Lodgement information for private building certifiers

Private building certifiers must lodge the following building application documents with us:

• building application and associated documentation (DA Form 2)
• notice of engagement (Form 56)
• decision notice (Form 6)
• final inspection certificate (Form 21) or certificate of classification (Form 11)
• a copy of the plans, drawings and specifications and other stamped approved documents
• other documents including:
  • fire safety installations and special fire services applying to the building work
  • certificates and information relied on to decide the application.

It is important to lodge documents within legislated timeframes to make sure they are available for current and future property owners.

To access building forms, please visit Department of Housing and Public Works.

How to lodge

Lodgement fees

Fees apply at the application and decision stages. For more information about fees and charges, please download Schedule of fees and charges.  No fee applies to lodgement of notices of engagement or final inspection certificates.