Building Commission NSW - anywhere, anytime inspection powers expand

AAC members may wish to share the following information with their networks.

New powers

Recent amendments to the Home Building Act 1989 have provided Building Commission NSW with anywhere, anytime inspection powers for residential homes under construction. These changes mean inspectors can enter residential construction sites covered by the Home Building Act 1989 and inspect for compliance with that Act, including compliance with the Building Code of Australia, and issue rectification orders, stop work orders, and on-the-spot penalties. Serious conduct issues can also result in disciplinary action.

Who does this impact

Builders and tradespeople constructing or working on buildings covered by the Home Building Act 1989 and owners of these buildings. 

Read more

• Fact Sheet 'Information for contractors: new powers for Building Commission NSW to inspect residential building work'. AAC members may wish to share this fact sheet with builders and owners
• Visit How we audit Class 1 building constructions - web page for more information about anywhere, anytime inspection powers and other recent amendments to building laws
• Visit Changes to building legislation in NSW to learn more about other recent amendments to building laws 
• Visit www.nsw.gov.au/building-commission to learn more about the regulator 
• Call Building Commission NSW on 13 32 20