Practice advice for certifiers

Resources for certifiers including practice standards, practice advice notes about certification requirements, case studies on certifier conduct, and frequently asked questions.

Practice Standard

The Practice Standard for registered certifiers sets out the conduct expected of you when carrying out building certification work. Following the Standard is a condition of registration under the Building and Development Certifiers Act.

Volumes 1 and 2  of the Practice Standard focus on certification of new residential apartments and residential buildings (class 1a). Both volumes cover the role of certifiers as public officials and conflict of interest. All certifiers are required to adhere to these chapters.

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The improved Swimming Pool Register is now live

The Swimming Pool Register has been updated to make it easier for local councils and registered building certifiers to manage pool compliance records across NSW.

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