Using Council as your Certifier

Request a critical stage inspection

A Principal Certifier is required to inspect the development at certain stages to ensure the works are consistent with the development consent and Building Code of Australia.

Works cannot continue until the Principal Certifier has carried out each satisfactory critical stage inspection.

If Council has been appointed as the Principal Certifier, you can request a critical stage inspection by providing at least 48 hours’ notice. Council can only conduct these inspections when appointed as the Principal Certifier.

Contact Council

It is an offence not to notify the Principal Certifier that a critical stage inspection is required. On-the-spot penalties of up to $3,000 may be issued per inspection. If you miss a critical stage inspection, the Principal Certifier may withhold issuing an Occupation Certificate.

Contact Council

Our Customer Service Centre operates from 9am to 5pm. Our Council Rangers are on duty and contactable seven days a week from 5.30am to midnight.

Address: Customer Service Centre, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060

Telephone: (02) 9936 8100

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