Building and subdivision
Building regulation and certification provisions play a key role in underpinning the design, construction and safety of buildings in NSW.
Building certification
Building certifiers are needed to help support the development of 900,000 new homes in NSW over the next 20 years as our population grows.
Fire safety certification
A fire safety certificate is a document issued by or on behalf of the building owner(s) upon the completion of new building work.
Buildings
Information on building regulation in NSW, including design, construction and safety requirements that support quality, compliant and sustainable buildings.
Stage 6 – Get your Occupation Certificate
The Occupation Certificate authorises occupation and use of a new building or building section. It is the last step in the formal DA and construction process.
Alpine Region post-consent certificates
Meet post‑consent requirements by securing construction and occupation certificates and understanding development approval steps before starting building work.
Building systems circulars
The department issues building systems circulars regarding matters and issues that relate to building codes and regulations.
Fire safety in buildings
The department supports many aspects of building and fire safety including the strengthening of fire safety certification for buildings.
Assess and regulate
We develop smart policy and assess the state’s most significant infrastructure projects.
Alpine Region building fire safety
Learn about fire safety requirements for buildings in the NSW Alpine Region, including standards, regulations and measures to protect visitors and communities.
