CPDAD050 Process Building Approvals

Building Approval
Assessment

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CONTENTS

Introduction............................................................3
Summary of Findings..............................................3
Assessment Findings..............................................4
Recommendation...................................................7

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INTRODUCTION
The following report is an assessment of an application for a Construction Certificate (CC).
The proposed development is the construction of an in ground swimming pool, and has the required
Development Consent. The plans and specifications demonstrate compliance with the consent.
The application for Building approval has been assessed against the relevant legislative requirements
being the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Regulations 2000, the Home Building Act 1989, the Swimming pools Act 1992, and the
Swimming Pools Regulations 2008.
The construction of the swimming pool has been assessed for compliance with the Building Code of
Australia, the NCC-BCA.
A site inspection has been carried out and documented.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
An assessment has been carried out on the proposed development being an in ground swimming
pool of concrete construction.
The proposed development has the required Development Consent, and the plans and design of the
swimming pool will comply with the conditions of the consent.
The plans and specifications demonstrate a satisfactory level of compliance with the Swimming
Pools Act 1992 and Swimming Pools Regulation 2008 and the Building Code of Australia, the NCC-
BCA Deemed to Satisfy pathway AS1926 parts 1, 2 & 3 to issue a Construction Certificate, subject to
inspections.
A site inspection has been carried out and its findings documented and supporting of the Building
Approval.
An approval is required from Albury City Environment and Waste Department, regarding the
connection of sewer and water.
An application form has been submitted along with the required plans, specifications and
documentation. The required Building Approval fee has been payed. A payment has been made to
the Long Service Levy Corporation and a Home Building Compensation Fund insurance policy has
been taken out for the build.

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PROPERTY DETAILS
xxxxxxxxxx
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ALBURY NSW 2640

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Construction of an in ground swimming pool
Class 10b

PAYMENT OF LONG SERVICE LEVY

Payment of Long Service Levy is required if the cost of the build is over $25,000. A payment has been
made to the Long Service Corporation.

HOME BUILDING COMPENSATION FUND

Home Warrant Insurance is required if the cost of the build is over $20,000. An insurance policy has
been taken out for the build.

COMPLIANE WITH THE RELEVANT CONDITIONS OF CONSENT

Condition 1: The plans and specifications are consistent with the approved Development Application
design plans.
Condition 2: A dilapidation report has been undertaken and submitted along with the required
security bond payment.
Condition 3: The site plan demonstrates compliance with the waste management plan and sediment
and erosion control measures.
Condition 4: The design demonstrates compliance with the Swimming Pools Act and Regulations.
The design demonstrates compliance with AS1926.1, AS1926.2, AS1926.3 and the NCC-BCA.
Condition 5: An internal referral and approval is required from Albury City Councils Environment and
Waste Department regarding the sewer connection.
Prescribed conditions: The plans, specifications and the Building approval application demonstrate
compliance with S98 and S98B. S98A and S98E will be required once the CC application has been
determined and if and when issued.

REFFERALS
Approval required from Albury City Environment and Waste Department regarding the sewer
connection.

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SITE INSPECTION
A site inspection was carried out at the above address and the findings are as follows:

DETAILS NOTES/COMMENTS
Date of inspection 27/01/17
Is the site plan accurate? Y  N NA
Do plans reflect site levels? Y  N NA
Any buildings to be Type
demolished? Y N  NA
Any asbestos to be
removed? Y N  NA
Method of stormwater 100mm PVC underground to
disposal? Y  N NA street kerb and gutter
Has the land been filled? Y N  NA
A sewer easement runs
Easements, Rights of way north/south at the rear of the
affected? Y  N NA lot
Dilapidation report, eg, Y  N NA Damage to existing kerb,
Damaged kerb, gutter, 300mm portion missing at
footpath, etc? stormwater outlet
Is vehicular access
satisfactory? Y  N NA
Street trees, power poles, Y  N NA
utility services, etc? Site is serviced, underground
power
Any trees affected? Y  N NA No. 1
(subject & adjoining sites) Type: 3m native Frangipani
Photos taken? Y  N

Comments:
Plans and topography appear to be compatible with the site.
1 small 3m tree to be removed.
Sediment and erosion control required.
Swimming pool to have piers along eastern side due to sewer easement.
Site inspection carried out by Adrian Gilby.

Photos

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SWIMMIMG POOLS ACT 1992 AND
SWIMMIMG POOL REGULATION 2008
Part 2 Division 1 of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 states that the swimming pool must be surrounded
by a child restraint barrier that separates the swimming pool from any residential building situated
on the premises and from any place adjoining the premises and that the child restraint barrier is
designed, constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the standards prescribed by the
regulations.
Part 2 Division 1 of the Swimming Pools Regulation 2008 states that the prescribed standards in
which a child restraint barrier is to be designed, constructed, installed and maintained are the
standards set out in the BCA.
Child restraint barrier location requirements are diagrams located in Schedule 1 of the Swimming
Pools Act 1992 and/or AS1926.2
The proposed swimming pool demonstrates compliance with the above provisions, subject to a final
inspection.

COMPLIANNCE WITH THE NCC – BCA

Section 81A (5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and
Clause 145 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

Part Acceptable Acceptable Performance Performance Compliance Note

Construction Construction Solution Requirement
Practise Manuals
3.2 Footings AS2870 P2.1.1 Yes 1
and slabs AS2159  P2.2.3
3.2.2  P2.1.1 Yes 2
Preparation P2.2.3
3.2.3 AS3600 P2.1.1 Yes 3
Concrete and AS2870  P2.2.3
reinforcement
3.2.4 Site AS2870  P2.1.1 Yes 4
classification P2.2.3
3.2.5 Footing AS2870  P2.1.1 Yes
and slab P2.2.3
construction
3.9.3 AS1926.1 P2.5.3 Yes 5
Swimming AS1926.2 P2.5.4
pools AS1926.3 

Note: 1. Structural plan is in accordance with AS2870.

Note: 2. A NSW state variation applies. A 0.2mm polyethylene film of high impact resistance shall be
installed over 50mm crushed stone, course aggregate under slab on ground construction. A
foundation inspection is required after excavation for and prior to the placement of any footing.

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Note: 3. Concrete must comply with AS3600. Reinforcement must comply with AS2870. See site plan
notes for mpa and cover to reinforcement. A reinforcement inspection is required prior to pouring
any in situ reinforced concrete building element.
Note: 4. Site classification is in accordance with 2870. Site classification: M
Note: 5. A NSW state variation applies. Performance requirement 2.5.3; Swimming pool access
requires that a barrier must be provided to a swimming pool and must a) be continuous for the full
extent of the hazard; and b) be of a strength and rigidity to withstand the foreseeable impact of
people; and c) restrict the access of young children to the pool and the immediate pool surrounds;
and d) have any gates and doors fitted with latching devices not readily operated by young children,
and constructed to automatically close and latch.
Performance requirement 2.5.4; requires that a swimming pool water reticulation system must
incorporate safety measures to avoid entrapment of, or injury to a person.
Part 3.9.3 Swimming Pools of the BCA; the Performance Requirement for a) P2.5.3 is satisfied if it
has safety barriers installed in accordance with AS1926.1and AS1926.2, including windows and doors
leading into the pool from the dwelling and b) P2.5.4 is satisfied if it has a water reticulation system
that complies with AS1926.3.
The plans and specifications demonstrate a satisfactory level of compliance with the above
Performance requirements, subject to a final inspection of the safety barrier and reticulation system.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that a Construction Certificate be granted subject to the conditions outlined in
the approved Development Application being DA 16/0001 and any Council Local Laws which may
affect the development.

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 CHECKLIST FOR BUILDING APPROVAL OF A THREE (3) STOREY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING AND IN
GROUND SWIMMIMG POOL

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT

Section 81A (2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Clause 139 Part 8
Division 2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 Schedule 1 Part 3
Section 109E of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Has Development Consent been granted? 
Registered number of the DA 
Date of consent determination 
Consent Authority 
Have the conditions of the DA that are
required to be satisfied prior to the issue
of the CC been complied with? 
Are the plans and specifications
submitted for the CC consistent with
those approved by the DA? 

APPLICANT AND OWNERS DETAILS

Section 81A (5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Clause 139 Part 8
Division 2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 Schedule 1 Part 3
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Applicants details including name and
address 
Owners details including name and
address 
Applicants and owners signatures 

PROPERTY DETAILS

Section 81A (5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Clause 139 Part 8
Division 2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 Schedule 1 Part 3
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
The address 
The formal particulars of title, of the land
on which the building work is to be
carried out 

BUILDERS DETAILS

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 109E of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Home Building Act 1989
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Name 
Licence number 
Address 
Contact 

OWNER BUILDERS DETAILS

109E of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Home Building Act 1989
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Name 
Permit number 
Address 
Contact 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT

Section 81A (5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Clause 139 Part 8
Division 2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 Schedule 1 Part 3

REQUIREMENT Y N NA
The class of the building/s under the NCC-
BCA 
The estimated cost of the development 

The number of storeys (including

underground storeys) in the building 
The gross floor area of the building in m2 

The gross site area of the land on which the

building is to be erected in m2 
The number of those existing dwellings that
are to be demolished in connection with the
erection of the new building 
The number of dwellings to be included in
the new building 

Whether the new building is to be attached

to any existing building 

Whether the new building is to be attached

to any other new building 
Whether the land contains a dual occupancy 

The materials to be used in the construction

of the new building 
Any subdividing of land 

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 Is the proposal a temporary building or
structure 

PRINCIPAL CERTIFYING AUTHORITY DETAILS

Section 109E of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Name 
Licence number 
Accreditation level 
Address 
Contact 

PAYMENT OF LONG SERVICE LEVY

Section 109F of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Section 34 of the Building and Construction Long Service Levy Act 1986
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Long service levy payable if the cost of the
building is over $25,000.

Payment made 

HOME BUILDING COMPENSATION FUND

Section 92 of the Home Building Act 1989 and NSW Department of Fair Trading
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Insurance required if the Contract price is
over $20,000. 
Payment made 

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Section 79C (1) (b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 
Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) 

APROPRIATE BUIDLING WORK PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Section 81A (5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Clause 139 Part 8
Division 2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 Schedule 1 Part 3
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Detailed plans drawn to a suitable scale
including: 
Locality plan 
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 Site plan (indicating all levels, existing
structures and vegetation)
Elevations 
Floor plan (existing and proposed works
shown separately) 
Section plans (indicating detailed
construction) 
The levels of the lowest floor and of any yard
or unbuilt on area belonging to that floor
and the levels of the adjacent ground 

The height, design, construction and

provision for fire safety and fire resistance 

A description of the construction and

materials of which the building is to be built
and the method of drainage, sewerage and
water supply 

Whether the materials to be used are new or

second hand and (in the case of second hand
materials) give particulars of the materials to
be used 
A statement as to how the performance
requirements of the NCC-BCA are to be
complied with (if an alternative solution, to
meet the performance requirements, is to be
used) 
A description of any accredited building
product or system sought to be relied on for
the purpose of Section 79C (4) of the Act 
Copies of compliance certificates to be relied
upon 
Structural or civil engineers design 
If the development involves building work to
alter, expand or rebuild and existing building,
a scaled plan of the existing building 
A BASIX Certificate 
A foundation soil report in accordance with
AS2870 
A bushfire attack level (BAL) assessment 

FIRE SAFETY MEASURE

Part 9 Division 7A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Location of all hardwired smoke alarms 

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 SWIMMING POOL COMPIANCE
Swimming Pools Act 1992
Swimming Pools Regulations 2008
REQUIREMENT Y N NA
Child restraint barrier surrounding swimming pool 

Child restraint barrier designed, constructed and installed in accordance with

regulations (see below) 

Child restraint barrier designed, constructed and installed in accordance with

standards of the NCC-BCA and its DTS AS1926 

Swimming pool water reticulation system has safety measures to avoid entrapment
of, or injury to a person in accordance with standards of the NCC-BCA and its DTS
AS1926 
Warning signs 
Restriction of access to swimming pool from residential building in accordance with
standards of the NCC-BCA and its DTS AS1926

Registration of swimming pool

APPROVAL FROM SERVICE AUTHORITY OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
REFERRAL
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED
Fisheries Management Act 1994, s144, s201,s205, s219 Y N 
Heritage Act 1977, s58 Y N 
Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 1961, s15 Y N 
Mining Act 1992, ss63,64 Y N 
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, s90 Y N 
Petroleum (onshore) Act 1991, s16 Y N 

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, s43a, 47 and 55, ss43b, 48 Y N 
and 55, ss43d, 55 and 122
Roads Act 1993, s138 Y N 
Rural Fires Act 1997, s100B Y N 
Water Management Act 2000, ss89, 90, 91 Y N 
Albury Local Environmental Plan
AFFECTATIONS Y N
Tree preservation required? 
Heritage affected? 
Flood area affected? 
Contaminated land affected? 
Bushfire prone affected? 
SERVICE AUTHORITY Y N
Water Authority 

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 Electricity Authority 
Telecommunication Authority 
Gas Authority 

Your Details

30 January 2017

Xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx
Albury N.S.W. 2640

Mr Smith

Re: Lot 1 No. 18 xxxxxx Street, Albury 2640

I am pleased to advise that your Construction Certificate has been approved. Accordingly please find
enclosed your copy of the Construction Certificate and associated approved documents.

Please review the Construction Certificate, the Development Consent and the stamped drawings for
any notations and/or conditions. Also ensure that the required building approval information is
displayed on-site – refer to Development Consent prescribed condition S98A Erection of signs.

You are reminded of the following requirements that apply to all projects:

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A copy of the Construction Certificate and stamped approved drawings must be available on site at
the time of inspection.
24 hours notice is required when booking inspections. (See Construction Certificate for inspection
requirements.

Should you require any further information in relation to this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact me on xxxxxxxx

Yours sincerely

CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE number

Issued under Part 4A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Sections 109C and
81A (5)
APPLICANT DETAILS
Applicant: Mr Smith
Address: 18 xxxxxxx St Albury 2640
Phone: xxxxxxx
Email: xxxxxxx @yahoo.com
OWNERS DETAILS
Name of the person having the benefit of the
development consent: Mr Smith
Address: xxxxxxx St Albury 2640
Phone: xxxxxxx
RELEVANT CONSENTS
Consent Authority/Local Government Area: xxxxxxx City
Development Consent Number: DA XX/0001
Date issued: xxxxxxx
Construction Certificate Number: 123456/17
Date Issued: xxxxxxx
PROPOSAL
Address of Development: 18 xxxxxxx St Albury 2640
Lot/DP: Lot 1
Zone: R1 Residential

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Building Classification: 10b
Scope of Building Works Covered by this Notice: Install Swimming Pool
Value of Construction Certificate (incl. GST) $41,000.00
Plans and Specifications approved: Schedule 1
Fire Safety Schedule: N/A
Exclusions: N/A
Critical stage inspections: Foundations, Steel reinforcement,
Waterproofing, Final
Conditions (Cls 187 or 188 of EPA Regs. 2000) Nil
CERTIFYING AUTHORITY
Certifying Authority: xxxxxxx
Licence Number: BPB 1234
Accreditation Level: A3
Accreditation Body: Building Professionals Board BPB 1234

Dated: xxxxxxx

SCHEDULE 1 APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. Endorsed Architectural Plans

Prepared by Document Drawing number Revision Date

Site Plan B 23/4/2020

2. Endorsed Structural Plans

Prepared by Document Drawing number Revision Date

Section B 23/4/2020
Feature Wall B 23/4/2020
Detail
Detail B 23/4/2020

3. Endorsed Engineering Plans

Not applicable

4. Endorsed Landscape Plans

Not applicable

5. Endorsed other documents

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Prepared by Document Drawing number Revision Date
xxxxx City Environment and Ref# ABC 123 23/4/2020
Waste
Department
QBE Home Warranty Policy# 23/4/2020
Insurance
Long Service Long Service Levy Levy# 123789 23/4/2020
Corporation

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