helpful documents and links
Resources
Find out when a building permit is required
When do you need a
building permit?
Whether you're applying for a building permit, nearing the end of your project, or simply looking for trusted tools & references, our resource library offers a wide range of helpful documents & links to support every stage of your building journey.
Pre-Build / Building Permit Application
Form 1 – Application for a Building Permit
Appointment of Relevant Building Surveyor
Working Drawings – Guide to Information Required (Residential)
Building Construction
Form 15 – Application for Occupancy Permit
Building Project Completion
Documents List
Energy Compliance Statements Class 1
Waterproofing Statement
Additional Resources
- Victorian Building Authority (Building & Plumbing Commission)
- Building Practitioner Search
- Owner-builder information
- State Government and Cladding Levy calculators
- Consumer Home Renovation & Building Information
- Vic Plan (Planning Property Reports and Bushfire Reports)
- Landata (Title information)
- Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
- Australian Building Codes Board (glazing & lighting calculators)
- Fire Rescue Victoria (Reg. 129/187 consent applications)
- Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors
