A statewide approach to quality assurance
We conduct regular compliance inspections to help ensure building quality in residential construction across NSW.
Checking compliance with licensing and supervision requirements is a key part of our regional inspections. Our compliance program of work also includes building audits, building certifier audits and design and building practitioner audits, as well as focused plumbing, electrical and gas inspections.
Detecting defects early means they can be addressed swiftly, giving homeowners greater confidence in their homes and reducing the likelihood of costly repairs in future.
We report by region, giving tradespeople and consumers the ability to understand how the industry is performing where they work and live.
Snapshot of our inspections in 2025
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Regions visited
162
Sites visited
82
Penalty Infringements Notices issued
Compliance inspection reports
Explore detailed findings from our regional inspections.
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North Coast (Tweed) February 2025
Inspections across the Northern Rivers region covered 33 construction sites over three days. The most common offences related to incorrect signage and unlicensed work, with $16,320 in fines issued.
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Mid-North Coast April 2025
Inspections found acceptable supervision across all sites, with no breaches recorded. Most Penalty Infringement Notices were issued for unlicensed work.
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South Western Sydney April 2025
Inspectors visited 15 sites. Most of the 32 offences related to unlicensed subcontractors and non-compliant signage.
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Riverina May 2025
Inspectors conducted building and electrical checks across five regional towns, identifying signage breaches and repeated non-compliances. Education notices and $16,490 in fines were issued.