Latest publications
- Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination (PDF, 817.3 KB)
- Occupational Licensing (High Voltage Electrical Work - Certification and Energisation) Code of Practice 2021
- Categories of building and demolition work Determination
(PDF, 984.5 KB) - Obligation exemptions to upgrade existing buildings Determination 2019 (PDF, 180.0 KB)
- Relocating existing buildings guide (PDF, 175.4 KB)
- New gas-fitters in Tasmania guide (PDF, 830.5 KB)
- Special circumstances for expired approvals 2019 (PDF, 246.5 KB)
- Internal Combustion Engine Gas-fitting Work Exemption Order 2019 (PDF, 72.4 KB)
- Processes for changing building surveyor guidelines (PDF, 137.6 KB)
Approved forms
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Form 1 - Application for Demolition Permit CLC Notice of Work (Word, 30.1 KB)
Form 1 - Use this form for Notice of Work; Application for a Certificate of Likely Compliance; Application for a Demolition Permit
- Form 2 - Application for Building Permit CLC Notice of Work (Word, 30.5 KB)
Form 2 - Use this form for Notice of Work; Application for a Certificate of Likely Compliance; Application for a Building Permit
- Form 3 - Application for Plumbing Permit CLC Notice of Work (Word, 27.8 KB)
Form 3 - Use this form for Notice of Work; Application for a Certificate of Likely Compliance; Application for a Plumbing Permit
- Form 4 - Application for Occupancy Permit (Word, 26.6 KB)
Form 4 - Use this form when applying for an Occupancy Permit
- Form 5 - Application for Temporary Occupancy Permit (Word, 23.1 KB)
Form 5 - Use this form when applying for a Temporary Occupancy Permit
- Form 6 - Notice for Proposed Protection Work (Word, 27.1 KB)
Form 6 - Use this form for a Notice for Proposed Protection Work
- Form 8 - Application for Certificate of Substantial Compliance (Word, 26.6 KB)
Form 8 - Use this form when applying for a Certificate of Substantial Compliance
- Form 9 - Application - Permit of Substantial Compliance (Word, 25.4 KB)
Form 9 - Use this form when applying for a Permit of Substantial Compliance
- Form 10 - Referral to Function Control Authority (Word, 24.6 KB)
Form 10 - Use this form for a referral to function control authority
- Form 11A - Certificate of Likely Compliance Building Work (Word, 35.8 KB)
Form 11A - Use this form for a Certificate of Likely Compliance - building work
- Form 11C - Certificate of Likely Compliance Demolition Work (Word, 24.3 KB)
Form 11C - Use this form for a Certificate of Likely Compliance - demolition work
- Form 12 - Certificate of Final Inspection - Building Work (Word, 31.9 KB)
Form 12 - Use this form for a Certificate of Final Inspection - building work
- Form 13 - Occupancy Permit - Building Surveyor (Word, 25.1 KB)
Form 13 - Use this form for an Occupancy Permit - building surveyor
- Form 14 - Building Notice - Building Surveyor Permit Authority (Word, 24.8 KB)
Form 14 - Use this form as a Building Notice
- Form 15 - Building Order - Building Surveyor Permit Authority (Word, 26.5 KB)
Form 15 - Building Order - building surveyor permit authority
- Form 16 - Defective Building Work Order (Word, 28.7 KB)
Form 16 - Form to use for a Defective Building Work Order
- Form 17 - Certificate of Substantial Compliance - Building Work (Word, 31.3 KB)
Form 17 - Form to use for a Certificate of Substantial Compliance
- Form 18 - Building Permit (Word, 24.4 KB)
Form 18 - Form to use for a building permit
- Form 19 - Certificate of Likely Compliance - Plumbing Work and Permit (Word, 28.3 KB)
Form 19 - Form to use for a Certificate of Likely Compliance - plumbing work and permit
- Form 20 - Certificate of Completion - Building Work (Word, 26.5 KB)
Form 20 - Form to use for a Certificate of Completion - building work
- Form 21 - Certificate of Completion - Plumbing Work (Word, 25.6 KB)
Form 21 - Form to use for a Certificate of Completion - plumbing work
- Form 22 - Plumbing Notice - Permit Authority (Word, 24.6 KB)
Form 22 - Form to use for a Plumbing Notice - permit authority
- Form 23 - Plumbing Order - Permit Authority (Word, 28.1 KB)
Form 23 - Use this form for a Plumbing Order - permit authority
- Form 25 - Permit of Substantial Compliance (Word, 22.7 KB)
Form 25 - Use this form for a permit of substantial compliance
- Form 26 - Temporary Occupancy Permit (Word, 24.1 KB)
Form 26 - Form to use for a Temporary Occupancy Permit
- Form 27 - Emergency Order - General Manager (Word, 25.7 KB)
Form 27 - Form to use for an Emergency Order - General Manager
- Form 32 - Demolition Order - General Manager (Word, 28.5 KB)
Form 32 - Form to use for a Demolition Order - General Manager
- Form 35 - Certificate of the Responsible Designer and TasWater Certification (Word, 32.9 KB)
Form 35 - Form to use for a Certificate of the Responsible Designer
- Form 36 - Registers (Permit Authority) (Word, 31.4 KB)
Form 36 - Information for Permit Authorities on keep registers
- Form 38 - Notice of Refusal to Start Work Authorisation - Building Work (Word, 24.0 KB)
Form 38 - Form to use for a Notice of Refusal to Start Work Authorisation - building work
- Form 39 - Start Work Notification and Authorisation - Building Work (Word, 26.3 KB)
Form 39 - Form to use for a Start Work Notification and Authorisation - building work
- Form 41 - Request for report from Chief Officer (Word, 25.4 KB)
Form 41 - Use this form for a Request for Report from Chief Officer
- Form 42 - Request report Environmental Health Officer (Word, 24.9 KB)
Form 42 - Form to use to Request a Report from an Environmental Health Officer (applications for a Certificate of Likely Compliance or an Occupancy Permit)
- Form 44 - Building Inspection Direction (Word, 29.1 KB)
Form 44 - Form to use for a Building Inspection Direction
- Form 46 - Schedule of Maintenance - Prescribed Essential Building Services (Word, 41.6 KB)
Form 46 - Form to use for a Schedule of Maintenance - prescribed essential building services
- Form 47 - Chief Officer Report (Word, 24.0 KB)
Form 47 - Form to use for a Chief Officer Report
- Form 48 - Chief Officer Occupancy Report (Word, 24.7 KB)
Form 48 - Use this form for a Chief Officer Occupancy Report
- Form 49 - Environmental Health Officer report (Word, 23.5 KB)
Form 49 - Form to use for an Environmental Health Officer report
- Form 50 - Environmental Health Officer Occupancy report (Word, 24.8 KB)
Form 50 - Form to use for an Environmental Health Officer Occupancy Report
- Form 51 - Building Certificate (Word, 23.0 KB)
Form 51 - Form to use for a Building Certificate
- Form 53 - Notice of Intention to Install Heating Appliance (Word, 21.7 KB)
Form 53 - Form to use for Notification of Intention to Install Heading Appliance
- Form 54 - Heating Appliance Installation Compliance Certificate (Word, 23.5 KB)
Form 54 - Form to use for Heating Appliance - Installation Compliance Certificate
- Form 55 - Certificate of Qualified Person - Assessable Item (Word, 29.4 KB)
Form 55 - Form to use for a Certificate of Qualified Person - assessable item
- Form 57 - Application for Building Certificate (Word, 27.5 KB)
Form 57 - Form to use for an Application for a Building Certificate
- Form 58 - Permit Document Endorsement - Building, plumbing, demolition (Word, 21.0 KB)
Form 58 - Form to use for a Permit Document Endorsement
- Form 60 - Start Work Notification and Authorisation - Plumbing Work (Word, 25.5 KB)
Form 60 - Form to use for a Start-Work Notification and Authorisation - plumbing work
- Form 61 - Notice of refusal of Start Work Application (Plumbing Work) (Word, 23.7 KB)
Form 61 - Form to use for a Notice of Refusal to Start Work Authorisation - plumbing work
- Form 64 - Plumbing Inspection Direction (Word, 23.6 KB)
Form 64 - Form to use for a Plumbing Inspection Direction
- Form 68 - Demolition Permit (Word, 24.8 KB)
Form 68 - Form to use for a Demolition Permit
- Form 69 - Certificate of Final Inspection - Demolition Work (Word, 27.4 KB)
Form 69 - Form to use for a Certificate of Final Inspection - demolition work
- Form 70 - Certificate of Completion - Demolition Work (Word, 27.4 KB)
Form 70 - Form to use for a Certificate of Completion - demolition work
- Form 71A - Standard of Work Certificate - Building Work (Word, 26.7 KB)
Form 71A - Form to use for a Standard of Work Certificate - building work
- Form 71B - Standard of Work Certificate - Plumbing Work (Word, 26.4 KB)
Form 71B - Form to use for a Standard of Work Certificate - plumbing work
- Form 71C - Standard of Work Certificate - Demolition Work (Word, 26.8 KB)
Form 71C - Form to use for a Standard of Work Certificate - demolition work
- Form 73 - Start Work Notification and Authorisation - Demolition Work (Word, 25.2 KB)
Form 73 - Form to use for a Start Work Notification and Authorisation - demolition work
- Form 74 - Notice of Refusal of Start Work Application - Demolition Work (Word, 24.0 KB)
Form 74 - Form to use for a Notice of Refusal of Start Work Authorisation - demolition work
- Form 75 - Demolition Direction Inspection (Word, 23.4 KB)
Form 75 - Form to use for a Demolition Inspection Direction
- Form 76A - Application for Extension Duration Building Permit (Word, 26.5 KB)
Form 76A - Form to use for an Application for Extension of Duration of Building Permit
- Form 76B - Application for Extension of Duration of Plumbing Permit (Word, 24.7 KB)
Form 76B - Form to use for an Application for Extension of Duration of a Plumbing Permit
- Form 76C - Application for Extension Duration Demolition Permit (Word, 25.7 KB)
Form 76C - Form to use for an Application for Extension of Duration of Demolition Permit
- Form 77 - Notice for Emergency Work (Word, 23.5 KB)
Form 77 - Form to use for a Notice of Performance of Emergency Work
- Form 80 - Notice of Low Risk Work Building Plumbing (Word, 31.1 KB)
Form 80 - Form to use for Notification of Low Risk Work (building or plumbing)
Automatic Mutual Recognition factsheets
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Working as a Building Designer in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 220.5 KB)
Factsheet for Building Designers using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Building Services Designer in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 218.7 KB)
Factsheet for Building Services Designers using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Building Surveyor in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 220.7 KB)
Factsheet for Building Surveyors using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Gas fitter in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 203.2 KB)
Factsheet for Gas-fitters using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Motor Vehicle Trader in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 186.8 KB)
Factsheet for Motor Vehicle Traders using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as an Architect in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 220.1 KB)
Factsheet for Architects using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as an Automotive Gas fitting in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 202.0 KB)
Factsheet for Automotive Gas-fitters using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as an Electrician in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 209.8 KB)
Factsheet for Electricians using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as an Engineer in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 219.7 KB)
Factsheet for Engineers using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Plumber in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 218.2 KB)
Factsheet for Plumbers using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Security or Investigation Agent in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 187.2 KB)
Factsheet for Security or Investigation Agents using AMR to work in Tasmania
Building Determinations
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Accreditation and maintenance of plumbing installations Determination (PDF, 305.1 KB)
Specifies Schedule 1 (plumbing installation use, monitoring, management); and accreditation (Section 18 of the Building Act 2016). Commencement: 12 December 2016
- Building administration fee Determination (PDF, 212.5 KB)
Specifies processes for the Building Administration Fee including calculations, payments, waivers and record keeping. Commencement: 22 July 2019
- Building product accreditation - High risk building products Determination (PDF, 145.6 KB)
Specifies processes and requirements for building product accreditation for certain high risk products used in Tasmania. Commencement: 27 December 2017
- Categories of building and demolition work Determination (PDF, 984.5 KB)
Specifies types of building and demolition work (low risk, notifiable work, permit work) and who can do the work. Commencement: 12 March 2021
- Categories of Plumbing Work Determination (PDF, 954.2 KB)
Specifies types of plumbing work (low risk, notifiable work, permit work) and who can do the work. Commencement: 18 August 2022
- Certificates by qualified persons for assessable items Determination (PDF, 253.6 KB)
Specifies the expertise and qualifications for people who provide assessable item certificates as part of Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2016. Commencement: 15 December 2021
- Director’s Determination regarding the application of Part H8 (Livable Housing provisions) of the NCC (PDF, 198.8 KB)
Director's Determination specifying the requirements for new work and exemptions and exceptions from the application of Part H8 of the NCC.
- Director's specified list Determination (PDF, 758.5 KB)
Specifies time periods and documents, Schedule 1, Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 under Building Act 2016. Commencement: 8 September 2017
- Exemptions from obligation to upgrade existing building Determination (PDF, 180.0 KB)
Specifies exemptions for certain buildings, or building classes, from section 53 of the Building Act 2016, which requires an entire building upgrade to the current NCC when building work is performed on more than half the original volume. Commencement: 14 October 2019
- Maintenance of essential building services Determination (PDF, 208.5 KB)
Specifies testing, inspection and maintenance frequency of prescribed essential building services. Commencement:1 July 2017
- Mandatory contract provisions Determination (PDF, 297.0 KB)
Specifies mandatory contract provisions under the Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Commencement:16 December 2016
- Mediation of Residential Building Work Disputes (PDF, 239.0 KB)
Specifies matters in relation to the appointment of mediators and the mediation of residential building work disputes under the Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Commencement: 1 July 2024
- Mediation of Residential Building Work Disputes - Appendix A - Notice of Dispute (Word, 143.6 KB)
Notice of Dispute document under Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016
- Mediation of Residential Building Work Disputes - Appendix B - Certificate of Mediation Outcome - Resolved (Word, 19.8 KB)
Certificate of Mediation Outcome - Resolved document under Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016
- Mediation of Residential Building Work Disputes - Appendix C - Certificate of Mediation Outcome - Not Resolved (Word, 21.3 KB)
Certificate of Mediation Outcome - Not Resolved document under Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016
- Mediation of Residential Building Work Disputes - Appendix D - Building Dispute Terms of Mediated Settlement (Word, 116.5 KB)
Building Dispute Terms of Mediated Settlement document under Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016
- Protection work Determination (PDF, 170.7 KB)
Specifies when an owner must perform protection work required under the Building Act 2016 - v1.1 October 2018. Commencement: 15 October 2018
- Referral to function control authorities Determination (PDF, 383.5 KB)
Specifies the process for making referrals to Function Control Authorities. Commencement: 5 December 2016
- Short or medium term visitor accommodation Determination (PDF, 125.9 KB)
Specifies additional requirements and obligations for premises used for short or medium term visitor accommodation. Commencement: 1 July 2018
- Special circumstances for expired approvals Determination (PDF, 246.5 KB)
Director's Determination - Special circumstances when expired approvals may be accepted. Commencement: 15 August 2019
- Special fire hazard materials Determination (PDF, 152.4 KB)
Specifies special fire hazard materials for certain premises under the Building Act 2016. Commencement: 12 December 2016
- Temporary occupancy permit Determination (PDF, 363.2 KB)
Specifies requirements for grant a temporary occupancy permit, when a permit can be refused, technical standards and use/maintenance of temporary structures. Commencement: 5 December 2018
Building in Hazardous Areas Determinations
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Directors Determination - Application of Requirements for Building in Bushfire prone areas - 2021 (PDF, 352.2 KB)
Specifies types of low risk work in bushfire-prone areas considered notifiable work and subject to specific controls. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Bushfire Hazard Areas - 2024 (PDF, 376.5 KB)
Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in bushfire-prone areas after certain provisions of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme have commenced. Commenced: 16 July 2024
- Directors Determination - Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 360.3 KB)
Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in coastal erosion hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Coastal Inundation Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 357.6 KB)
Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in coastal inundation (flood) hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Landslip Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 388.9 KB)
Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in landslip hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Riverine Inundation Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 326.0 KB)
Specifies requirements for building and demolition work in riverine inundation (flood) hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Requirements for building in bushfire-prone areas Determination (PDF, 307.0 KB)
Specifies transitional requirements for building in bushfire-prone areas. Commenced: 16 July 2024
Certificates of Accreditation
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- CoA - A and A Worm Farm Waste System (PDF, 419.5 KB)
BSTapproved Certificate of Accreditation for A and A Worm Farm Waste System
- CoA - BioCycle Bio Pro Twin Tank Poly & Concrete 1500 (PDF, 209.4 KB)
BSTapproved Certificate of Accreditation for BioCycle Bio Pro Twin Tank Poly & Concrete
- CoA - Bio Pro 1500 (PDF, 195.7 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation for BioCycle - Bio Pro Twin Tank Poly & Concrete 1500
- CoA - Clivus Multrum CM8 (PDF, 178.5 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation for the Clivus Multrum CM8 waterless composting toilet
- CoA - Eco Pro 1500 (PDF, 195.5 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation for EcoSeptic - Eco Pro Twin Tank Poly & Concrete 1500
- CoA - Eco Septic Eco Pro Concrete and Poly 10EP (PDF, 269.9 KB)
BSTapproved Certificate of Accreditation for Eco Septic Eco Pro Concrete and Poly 10EP
- CoA - Eco Septic - Eco Pro Twin Tank Poly & Concrete 1500 (PDF, 231.7 KB)
BSTapproved Certificate of Accreditation for Eco Septic Eco Pro Twin Tank Poly & Concrete
- CoA - Everhard - Aqua Advanced 1200 (PDF, 324.0 KB)
Everhard Aqua Advanced 1200 on site waste water management system
- CoA Fuji Clean ACE 1200 (PDF, 337.6 KB)
BST approved Certificate of Accreditation for Fuji Clean ACE 1200 aerated waste water treatment system
- CoA Green Loo GL90 (PDF, 504.9 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation for Green Loo GL90 Waterless Composting Toilet system
- CoA Green Loo OZ E POD (PDF, 471.0 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation for Green Loo OZ-E-POD (2EP Max) waterless composting toilet system
- CoA - Orion BLOO UST Series (PDF, 203.7 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Orion BLOO UST Series
- CoA - Ozzi Kleen RP10 (PDF, 271.0 KB)
BSTapproved Certificate of Accreditation for Ozzi Kleen RP10
- CoA - Ozzi Kleen RP10A+ (PDF, 265.5 KB)
BSTapproved Certificate of Accreditation for Ozzi Kleen RP10A+
- CoA - Ozzi Kleen RP10S (PDF, 380.3 KB)
BSTapproved Certificate of Accreditation for Ozzi Kleen RP10S
- CoA Taylex Concrete ABS 1500 and Poly ABS 1500 (PDF, 914.7 KB)
BST approved Certificate of Accreditation for Taylex ABS Concrete 1500 (10EP) and Poly 1500 (10EP) onsite wastewater management system
- CoA - VWD - Eco Septic Eco Pro (Concrete and Poly) (10EP) (PDF, 293.2 KB)
BSTapproved Certificate of Accreditation for Eco Septic Eco Pro Concrete and Poly 10EP
- DOC/23/82470 COA Fuji Clean ACE 3000 (PDF, 158.7 KB)
BST approved Certificate of Accreditation for Fuji Clean ACE 3000 aerated waste water treatment system
Codes of Practice
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Fit and Proper Code of Practice 2010 (PDF, 146.5 KB)
Sets the 'fit and proper' requirement for contractors or practitioners if getting or keeping a licence under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005
- Occupational Licensing (Building Surveyors) Code of Practice 2018 (PDF, 306.7 KB)
Standards of conduct and professionalism expected from building surveyors in Tasmania
- Occupational Licensing (Classification of Electrical Work) Code of Practice 2018 (PDF, 200.2 KB)
Code of Practice classifies what is electrical work and severely defective electrical work
- Occupational Licensing (Electricity Consumption Metering) Code of Practice 2022 (PDF, 375.9 KB)
This document will supersede the Electricity Consumption Metering Safety Requirements Tas 2017 which apply to anyone performing electrical work relating to consumption metering.
Commencement date: 2 May 2023
- Occupational Licensing (Standards of Electrical Work) Code of Practice 2017 (PDF, 718.5 KB)
Sets the minimum standards for electrical work; electrical compliance labelling for transportable structures and vehicles; defective electrical work reporting and notification
- Occupational Licensing (Supervision of Prescribed Work) Code of Practice 2022 (PDF, 719.7 KB)
The COP sets the minimum supervision requirements in the performance of prescribed work (electrical, plumbing, gas-fitting). This document supersedes the Supervision of Prescribed Work Code of Practice 2019.
- Standards of Gas-fitting Work Code of Practice 2019 (PDF, 135.4 KB)
Code of Practice setting the minimum standards for gas-fitting work in Tasmania
- Standards of Plumbing Work Code of Practice 2019 (PDF, 184.4 KB)
Sets the minimum standards for plumbing work in Tasmania
Determinations - supporting documents
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Checklist - Director's Determination Categories of Building and Demolition Work (PDF, 203.0 KB)
Supporting checklist to use with the Director's Determination - Categories of building and demolition work
- Guide to approved forms - plumbing work (PDF, 106.6 KB)
Commonly used approved forms for plumbing work in Tasmania
- Index to Director's Determination on Categories of Building and Demolition Work (PDF, 112.5 KB)
Index to use with the Director's Determination on Categories of Building and Demolition Work (common work types only)
- List of approved forms - Building Act and Regulations 2016 (PDF, 233.1 KB)
List of forms approved by the Director of Building Control under the Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016
- List of changes - Approved Forms - Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016 (PDF, 81.3 KB)
List of changes to forms approved under the Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016
- List of changes - Director's Determination Categories of Building and Demolition Work (PDF, 69.6 KB)
Supporting document listing changes to the Director's Determination - Categories of building or demolition work
Plumbing Advisory Notes and Compliance Guides
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Passive disposal systems (PDF, 165.6 KB)
Information to assist Permit Authorities and Environmental Health Officers with the correct identification, classification, and assessment of on-site domestic wastewater Passive Disposal Systems (PDS)
- Plumbing Advisory Note - PVC pipe and fittings - solvent weld jointing (PDF, 232.3 KB)
PVC Pipe and Fittings - Solvent Weld Jointing v1.1 - Plumbing Standards Advisory Note
- Plumbing Regulation Advisory Note - Water services - plastic pipes and fittings (PDF, 291.3 KB)
Water Services - Plastic Pipes and Fittings - Plumbing Regulation Advisory Note
- Prefabricated buildings - Plumbing approvals process (PDF, 459.2 KB)
This Regulatory Note is intended to provide guidance to Permit Authorities and certifying plumbers in relation to the relevant and appropriate approvals process for prefabricated buildings, and to clarify the definition of an unregistrable relocatable building.
- Regulatory Note - Bidet douche seats - backflow prevention requirements (PDF, 347.6 KB)
Regulatory Note - Bidet douche seats - backflow prevention requirements
- TasWater meter upgrades (PDF, 159.0 KB)
Information on the responsibilities and licensing associated with TasWater meter upgrades
- Technical note - Handheld douche wand and trigger spray hose assemblies - Backflow prevention requirements (PDF, 437.6 KB)
Technical note - Handheld douche wand and trigger spray hose assemblies – Backflow prevention requirements
- Tiny Houses - Regulatory Note (PDF, 275.2 KB)
This Regulatory Note provides guidance on the building and plumbing regulatory requirements for the use of 'Tiny Houses' and road registrable vehicles for accommodation purposes.
Examples of design documentation
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Schedule 1 Single Storey (PDF, 3.5 MB)
Example for Schedule 1 Single Storey design in Tasmania. This is an example only.
- Schedule 1 Two Storey (PDF, 5.7 MB)
Example for Schedule 1 Two Storey design in Tasmania. This is an example only.
- Schedule 3 Plan As Constructed (PDF, 262.8 KB)
Example for Schedule 3 Plan As Constructed design in Tasmania. This is an example only.
Fact sheets
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Builders changes under Building Act Fact Sheet (PDF, 360.5 KB)
Information on the Building Act 2016 and the changes to the building approval process
- Building in bushfire, landslip and flood hazard areas
- Building in bushfire, landslip and flood hazard areas Fact Sheet - Building Act 2000 (PDF, 265.3 KB)
Outlines the transitional laws relating to building in bushfire, landslip and flood prone areas still apply under the former Building Act 2000 and Building Regulations 2014.
- Building practitioners changes to accreditation Fact Sheet (PDF, 339.3 KB)
Information on how the change for Tasmanian building practitioners from being licensed to being accredited
- Building requirements for hazardous areas transitional provisions Fact Sheet (PDF, 257.8 KB)
Information on requirements changes when building in areas which are subject to natural hazards
- Changes made by the Residential Building (Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Amendments) Act 2023 Fact Sheet (PDF, 288.1 KB)
Fact sheet for Local Government and Building Industry Stakeholders on changes made by the Residential Building (Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Amendments) Act 2023
- Changes to Building Regulations 2016 Fact Sheet (PDF, 255.3 KB)
Information on changes to the Building Regulations 2016 including high risk building products, low risk building work, reporting authorities, maintenance records on essential building services, building permits in bushfire prone areas and occupancy permits for farm sheds
- Checklist - owner responsibilities for building work approvals Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Checklist for building work approval process in Tasmania. Information to help owners understand their responsibilities before, during and after building works.
- Condensation in Roofs Fact Sheet (PDF, 204.8 KB)
Information on condensation controls (insulation and ventilation) in roofs
- Construction and approval Standard for stand by gas systems on natural gas installations (PDF, 295.8 KB)
Information on construction and approval standard for 'Stand By' gas systems on natural gas installations
- Consumer guide to low risk building and plumbing work Fact Sheet (PDF, 131.0 KB)
Information for consumers on what you can build without a building permit
- Ensuring your electrical equipment complies with the Electrical Safety System (EESS) Fact Sheet (PDF, 237.1 KB)
Information on electrical equipment compliance with the Electrical Equipment Safety System
- Essential building services Fact Sheet (PDF, 123.3 KB)
Information on changes to the annual assessment and displaying Form 56 requirement as well as creating a maintenance schedule
- Expired building permits Fact Sheet (PDF, 191.1 KB)
Information on expired building, plumbing and demolition permits in Tasmania
- Information for electrical contractors and nominated managers Regulatory Guide (PDF, 147.7 KB)
Information to help electrical contractors and nominated managers comply with Occupational Licensing Act 2005 and Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018
- Installation of Temperature Control Devices (PDF, 184.2 KB)
This fact sheet is intended to help clarify when a temperature control device is required to be installed to a heated water installation.
- Insurance claims and building contracts Fact Sheet (PDF, 136.9 KB)
Explains insurance claims, building repairs and when a contract is needed under the Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016
- Low risk work by an owner or competent person Fact Sheet (PDF, 183.7 KB)
Checklist to help owners avoid problems when building low risk work
- Owner builder work Fact Sheet (PDF, 246.0 KB)
Information on the types of owner builder work that can be performed in Tasmania
- Passive disposal systems (PDF, 165.6 KB)
Information to assist Permit Authorities and Environmental Health Officers with the correct identification, classification, and assessment of on-site domestic wastewater Passive Disposal Systems (PDS)
- Prefabricated buildings - Plumbing approvals process (PDF, 459.2 KB)
This Regulatory Note is intended to provide guidance to Permit Authorities and certifying plumbers in relation to the relevant and appropriate approvals process for prefabricated buildings, and to clarify the definition of an unregistrable relocatable building.
- Repairing your house after a flood Fact Sheet (PDF, 5.4 MB)
Information for consumers about fixing your house after flood damage
- Roof drainage endorsement Fact Sheet (PDF, 127.5 KB)
Explains new restricted drainage endorsement option for building licences in Tasmania
- Selling second hand electrical articles Fact Sheet (PDF, 387.2 KB)
Information on selling second hand electrical items
- Sheds and similar structures - Building Act 2016 Fact Sheet (PDF, 219.8 KB)
Information on building sheds in Tasmania
- Shipping containers Fact Sheet (PDF, 165.6 KB)
Information on re-using shipping containers as buildings and sheds in Tasmania
- Tasmania statement - Adoption of NatHERS software (PDF, 152.0 KB)
Regulatory note outlining the adoption of NatHERS software in Tasmania
- TasWater meter upgrades (PDF, 159.0 KB)
Information on the responsibilities and licensing associated with TasWater meter upgrades
- Tiny Houses - Regulatory Note (PDF, 275.2 KB)
This Regulatory Note provides guidance on the building and plumbing regulatory requirements for the use of 'Tiny Houses' and road registrable vehicles for accommodation purposes.
- Universal Access Fact Sheet (PDF, 163.0 KB)
Information on design concepts to make a building more usable for people with a range of disabilities (physical or sensory)
Guidelines
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Aerated waste water treatment system guide May 2016 (PDF, 363.9 KB)
Information to help you make an informed choice when choosing the best aerated waste water treatment system (AWTS) and contractor to suit your needs
- Building Administration Fee and Industry Training Levy Guideline v1.0 (PDF, 83.4 KB)
Explains the difference between the Building Administration Fee and the Industry Training Levy
- Condensation in Buildings - Tasmanian Designers Guide v2 (PDF, 7.0 MB)
Designers guide to condensation in buildings. This guide must be read in conjunction with the National Construction Code (NCC). All example diagrams in this Guide are diagrammatic only.
- Director's Guidelines - Charged Downpipes to Rainwater Tanks of Class 1a & 10 Buildings for Drinking Water Purposes (PDF, 275.2 KB)
Information to provide guidance to plumbing permit authorities and contractors on the installation of charged down pipes on Class 1a & 10 buildings for drinking water purposes.
- Director's Guidelines for onsite wastewater management systems (PDF, 512.7 KB)
Guidelines specifying how on-site waste water management systems can be designed to meet the National Construction Code. Also covers how to determine building works impacting on existing systems
- Director's Guidelines - Inspection of penetrations of fire rated construction (PDF, 427.3 KB)
Information to provide assistance to Building Surveyors relating to the inspection of penetrations of fire rated construction.
- Director's Guidelines - Inspection of Plumbing Work v2.0 (PDF, 335.8 KB)
Guide for permit authorities on plumbing work inspections
- Director's Guidelines - Inspection of waterproofing of wet areas (PDF, 332.3 KB)
Information to provide assistance to Building Surveyors relating to the inspection of waterproofing of wet areas.
- Director's Guidelines - Livable Housing Design - NCC provisions for dwelling access (PDF, 378.9 KB)
Information for Building Surveyors, Designers, Architects and Builders in Tasmania in relation to step-free access under Part H8 of the NCC.
- Director's Guidelines - obligation to upgrade existing buildings (PDF, 183.5 KB)
Guidance on extensions to or upgrades of existing buildings to comply with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the current National Construction Code
- Directors Guidelines - Processes for changing building surveyor (PDF, 137.6 KB)
Information guide on the processes for changing building surveyor for an ongoing project
- Directors Guidelines - Relocating existing buildings (PDF, 175.4 KB)
Technical requirements on relocating and re-erecting an existing building on a new site.
- Director's Guidelines - Section 53 application 3 year period (PDF, 232.0 KB)
Guidance Note on the application of 3 year time frame under the Building Act 2016
- Early Childhood Centre and School Aged Care Facilities Code 2012 (PDF, 192.5 KB)
This Code applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Tasmania) or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001
- Electrical safety for plumbers (PDF, 2.3 MB)
Advice for plumbers on the correct safety first approach to disconnecting water services when doing alterations and repairs.
- Electrical Safety Management Scheme Development Specifications v2.0 Dec 2017 (PDF, 451.3 KB)
These specifications provide requirements the Regulator expects to see in an ESMS. Without including these provisions applicants cannot expect to receive an approval.
- Electricity Consumption Metering Safety Requirements Tas 2017 (PDF, 468.5 KB)
This document applies to anyone performing electrical work relating to consumption metering
- Guidance on the regulatory documents for disability access for premises and their application (PDF, 114.2 KB)
Revision of disability access information including identification of relevant regulatory documents to use in the design and construction of building
- Guide for new gas-fitters Tasmania (PDF, 830.5 KB)
Information guide to help gas-fitters understand and meet obligations under Gas Act 2019 and Gas Regulations 2021.
- Guideline - Dilapidated buildings (PDF, 597.9 KB)
Guideline to help Council General Managers and permit authorities understand their powers relating to dilapidated buildings in Tasmania
- Guideline for regulatory requirements for a distillery and/or bond store (PDF, 4.2 MB)
Guideline for the regulatory requirements for a distillery or bond store
- Guideline on Outdoor Gas Appliances in Alfresco Areas (PDF, 192.6 KB)
A guide for builders, manufacturers and installers of blinds, and anyone renovating an alfresco area or using outdoor gas appliances such as barbeques and patio heaters.
- Guideline - Protection work (PDF, 763.0 KB)
Guideline on protection work in Tasmania under the Building Act 2016
- Guidelines 6 Star Energy Efficiency Houses Oct 2014 GB382 (PDF, 752.7 KB)
Summary of the deemed-to-satisfy energy efficiency requirements under the National Construction Code for typical home with flat ceiling and pitched roof
- Guidelines - On-site wastewater rising main (PE) pipework requirements (PDF, 191.0 KB)
Pipework specifications required for Polyethylene Pipework (PE) when pumping primary treated effluent (black water)
- Guide on Solar Panel Installations (Photovoltaic) (PDF, 680.9 KB)
Information guide on installing solar panels including building and electrical requirements
- Guide to Building Act 2016 (PDF, 826.7 KB)
For use by people whose work is directly affected by the Building Act 2016. This includes local council staff, builders, owner builders, building surveyors, architects, building designers and plumbing certifiers.
- Guide to domestic greywater reuse June 2017 (PDF, 5.0 MB)
Information on the acceptable methods for domestic greywater re-use or recycling in Tasmania
- Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2017 (PDF, 4.8 MB)
Reference document for acceptable workmanship standards in residential construction in Tasmania. Guide is based on technical standards and industry tolerances to describe what is considered an acceptable standard.
- Health Service Establishments Code 2012 (PDF, 531.6 KB)
Code applies to health service establishments defined in the Health Services Establishments Act 2006.Read this Code in conjunction with the National Construction Code.
- Information Guide - Building Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018 (PDF, 238.2 KB)
A summary of the changes to building legislation - Building (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018
Licences and registrations
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Builder application statement of experience (PDF, 163.6 KB)
Form used as part of a building services provider licence application in Tasmania
- Building services provider referee statement (PDF, 352.9 KB)
Referee statement form used as part of a building services provider licence application in Tasmania
- Gratuitous work form (PDF, 265.4 KB)
Form to complete when doing work for no payment (gratuitous) plumbing and gas-fitting work in Tasmania
- Statement of experience (Word, 16.1 KB)
Form used as part of a building services provider licence application in Tasmania
Licensing Determinations
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Approved training courses Determination (PDF, 498.2 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 specifying the approved training courses or competencies required to issue a licence, perform prescribed work or work under an exemption order for electricians, plumbers, gas-fitters and auto gas-fitters. Commenced: 14 November 2017
- Continuing Professional Development Determination (PDF, 202.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing requirements for licensed practitioners to perform Continuing Professional Development, including number of points required to be achieved, and what are appropriate training or learning activities. (It does not apply to licensed building services providers). Commenced: 19 December 2018
- Electrical work licence classes Determination (PDF, 457.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing electrical licence classes, their scope of work and minimum qualifications for a licence. Commenced: 7 December 2016
- Eligibility to be a Plumber Nominated Manager Determination (PDF, 122.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing eligibility requirements for nominated managers of plumbing contractor’s businesses. Commenced: 8 August 2011
- Endorsement for gas installations - Storage systems Determination (PDF, 132.7 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing transitional provisions to enable a gas-fitter, licensed under the former Plumbers and Gas-fitters Registration Act 1951, who doesn't have a current a current gas installations/storage systems - boats and caravans (LPG) to apply for an endorsement for this work. Commenced: 22 August 2017
- Gas-fitting work licence classes - Gas installation Determination (PDF, 684.1 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing gas-fitting licence classes, their scope of work and minimum qualifications for a licence. Commenced: 7 December 2016
- Gas-fitting work licence classes - Mobile & stationary engine Determination (PDF, 512.9 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing licence requirements (full or restricted) to install, service, repair gas fuel systems in motor vehicles, forklifts, mobile industrial equipment, and reciprocating stationary engines using LPG, CNG, LNG, NG or Biogas. Commenced: 7 December 2016
- Occupational Licensing (Administrator’s Assessments – Plumbing) Determination 2024 (PDF, 88.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing the requirements for the demonstration of competence of persons applying for any class of plumbing licence Commences: 17 July 2024
- Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination (PDF, 899.3 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing the requirements for Building Services Providers and owner builder permits. Includes minimum qualifications needed for a licence or permit; licence classes and their scope of work, insurance; licensing of business entities, Continuing Professional Development and Codes of Practice for licensees. Commences: 1 January 2022
- Plumbing work licence classes Determination (PDF, 353.8 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing plumbing work licence classes; licence requirements; continuing competencies; scope of work relating to each plumbing licence class; licence conditions and endorsements. Commenced: 8 May 2018
- Restricted roof drainage endorsement Determination (PDF, 179.6 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 specifying requirements for licensed builders, applying for an endorsement to perform restricted roof drainage work that is a consequential or necessary component of associated building work. Commenced: 4 July 2018
- Time limit to apply for a licence Determination (PDF, 37.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 specifying the time limit to apply for a licence. Commenced: 23 December 2008
Orders
Building and trades forms, publications and reports
- Occupational Licensing (Class 7b Farm sheds by owner) Exemption Order 2021 (PDF, 357.9 KB)
Order that determines and clarifies that certain owners are exempted from holding a builder licence, or an owner builder permit, for erecting Class 7b farm sheds.
- Occupational Licensing (Electrical Safety Inspection Service Exemption) Order 2013 (PDF, 294.6 KB)
Exemption of TechSafe from holding a contractor licence in Tasmania for the purposes of performing their inspection duties
- Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work Exemptions) Order 2018 (PDF, 490.1 KB)
Exempts a person, who carries out electrical work in accordance with clauses 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this Order, from having to hold a practitioner licence
- Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work - Trade's Assistant - Licensing Exemption) Order 2012 (PDF, 169.1 KB)
Exempting a trade's assistant from being required to hold a practitioner's licence if Clause 5 is met
- Occupational Licensing (Gas-fitting Exemption) Order 2018 (PDF, 375.3 KB)
Sets minimum requirements and conditions for specific gas-fitting work activities, which are exempt from having to hold a gas-fitting practitioner licence. Replaces Occupational Licensing (Gas-fitting Exemption) Order 2010 which is revoked.
- Occupational Licensing (Internal Combustion Engine Gas-fitting Work) Exemption Order 2019 (PDF, 72.4 KB)
Order determining persons (overseas-based and specifically trained as auto gas-fitters, or their assistants) exempt from holding a licence for performing gas-fitting work on stationary reciprocating engines - specified circumstances and equipment apply. Replaces 2013 Exemption Order (RD009)
- Occupational Licensing (Mechanical Services Refrigerated Air Conditioning Exemptions) Order 2010 (PDF, 129.0 KB)
Exempts specified plumber practitioners; plumber practitioners (restricted, certifier, certifier restricted) from having to be licensed until a specified date
- Occupational Licensing (Medical Gas Exemption) Order 2012 (PDF, 145.0 KB)
Exempts contractors, and classes of plumbing licence holders who are doing medical gas work, from being required to be licensed until a date determined by the Administrator of Occupational Licensing
- Occupational Licensing (Plumbing Exemptions) Order 2015 (PDF, 375.3 KB)
Order to exempt specified prescribed plumbing work, occupations, classes and specified persons
- Occupational Licensing (Solar panel site plans) Exemption Order 2021 (PDF, 338.9 KB)
An Order that determines that licensed electrical practitioners engaged to perform solar panel installations which are Notifiable Building Work or Permit Building Work are exempt from the requirement to hold a licence as a building designer to perform the associated solar panel site plan design work for the panel installation.