Practice Standard for Registered Certifiers

Purpose of the standard

Following the standard is a condition of registration under the Building and Development Certifiers Act.

The standard is intended to:

1. provide a clear, accessible and specified standard of what is expected of certifiers in undertaking their role and functions
2. make clear the professional obligations and conduct of certifiers as public officials
3. reinforce that the role of the certifier is different from builders and other building practitioners
4. enhance the accountability and responsibility of certifiers

Volume 1

This standard applies to registered certifiers undertaking certification work for new residential apartment buildings, being class 2 buildings under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) including multi-classified buildings, which contain a class 2 part that are approved through the development application process.

Volume 2

This standard applies to registered certifiers undertaking certification work for residential buildings, being class 1a buildings under the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

Both volumes cover the role of certifiers as public officials and conflict of interest. All certifiers are required to adhere to these chapters.