Role, scope and compliance policy
Building Standards Tasmania (BST) is a business unit of the Department of Justice in the Tasmanian government.
We work towards a fair, just and safe Tasmania through the delivery of equitable, efficient and effective building regulation.
To do this, we:
- advise and educate consumers and people in the building industry about the state's building legislation and national standards
- conciliate disputes between consumers and building practitioners
- enforce and ensure compliance with building laws
Scope
We advise and regulate the building industry. This means we ensure building, plumbing and demolition works meet national construction standards, that buildings are accessible, efficient and sustainable, and that the building industry is efficient, innovative and competitive.
Our goals:
- Improve trading practices and safeguard the community
- Increase the capacity of consumers and industries to understand and exercise their rights and obligations
- Develop and manage systems and processes that support the effective operation of our services
- Build the skills of our staff to maximise the effective operation of our services