The Building Services Department of the Bundaberg Regional Council is comprised of Building Services 
Bundaberg - Building Certifiers (Certification of building works) and Regulatory Services (administration of State Acts, regulations and local laws to control building and associated works in the community).
Pool safety laws
The Queensland Government has introduced new pool safety laws aimed at further reducing the incidences of drowning and serious immersion injuries of young children in swimming pools. These laws affect new and existing pools. Stage 2 of the new laws commences on 1 December 2010.
For more information relating to the new laws, visit the Queensland Government’s Pool Safety website at: http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/poolsafety
From 1 December 2010, pool safety certificates are required when selling or leasing a property with a pool. Pool safety certificates must be obtained from a licensed pool safety inspector.
Building Services Bundaberg – Building Certifiers have a number of licensed pool safety inspectors that are able to inspect your pool fence and issue the necessary pool safety certificates. As building certifiers (and now licensed pool safety inspectors) we have been directly involved in the approval and inspection of swimming pools and fencing for many years, gaining valuable insight into laws and safety concerns relating to swimming pool fencing, a level of understanding that is arguably unmatched by any other segment of the building & inspection industry.
Our inspection service within the Bundaberg Regional Council area is able to provide a fast & efficient response to inspection requests with a guarantee on the response time of inspection reports. Prices start at $190.00 (not including statutory government fees – currently $31.00). A re-inspection service is also available where necessary. If you require an inspection outside of our service area, we will be more than happy to assist you with the arrangement of an inspection service.
To arrange a Pool Safety Inspection, contact Building Services Bundaberg - Building Certifiers on:
(office hours are 8:15am to 4:45pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time)
PO Box 3130 Bundaberg QLD 4670 (all correspondence to be sent to this office)
Direct Phone: (07) 4130 4044
Direct Fax: (07) 4130 4045
or e-mail
Statistics
Statistics for Building and Plumbing applications received from August 2009 to July 2010 are available by clicking on the image below.
Approval Services
Building Services Bundaberg - Building Certifiers is the certification unit of the Bundaberg Regional Council and has long been recognised as a leader in providing fast, quality service for local builders and homeowners.
At its meeting of the 22 March 2011, the Bundaberg Regional Council resolved to withdraw from providing certification services in the Bundaberg and adjacent coastal areas. As of Monday 6 June 2011, Building Services Bundaberg – Building Certifiers will no longer be accepting building applications for these areas. However, building applications for hinterland areas such as Childers, Gin Gin, Woodgate and surrounding areas can still be lodged with the local services centres.
The Owner's and Builder's legal responsibilities in regards to building work are numerous. In order to protect yourself against liability and to ensure peace of mind that knowing your building complies with the relevant requirements, there are a number of important criteria you should consider when deciding on a Building/Private Certifier. These include: -
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Experience
- Knowledge
- Commitment for the long term
- Quality assessment (and procedures) and advice
Building Services Bundaberg - Building Certifiers is proud to be able to offer this level of service and more. Being part of a Local Authority, you can be assured of our long-term commitment to you and your building needs.
We offer a fast, reliable service from an experienced and helpful team on preliminary advice, Development Approval co-ordination and certification and inspections for all domestic, commercial and industrial development.
For further information contact Building Services Bundaberg - Building Certifiers on:
(office hours are 8:15am to 4:45pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time)
PO Box 3130 Bundaberg QLD 4670 (all correspondence to be sent to this office)
Direct Fax: (07) 4130 4045
or e-mail
Childers Office:
Mr Aaron Rayner
45 Churchill Street, Childers
Direct Phone: (07) 4130 4680
Gin Gin Office:
Mr Adrian Frame
4 Dear Street, Gin Gin
Direct Phone: (07) 4130 4607
Application Forms
Development Application forms can be downloaded by clicking on the following link (IDAS Forms 1 & 2 are required for any application for building works):
https://www.smarteda.qld.gov.au/forms.action
Regulatory Services
The Regulatory Services section of the Building Services Department administers and regulates the requirements of various State Acts, regulations and local laws to control building and associated works in the community.
This section of Council performs a variety of roles which include the likes of: -
- Siting concession assessments
- Amenity & aesthetic considerations
- Security assessments (for the relocation of buildings)
- Complaint investigations
- Illegal building work investigations
- Compliance inspections of certain building works (e.g. budget accommodation, residential services)
- Swimming pool fence compliance inspections
- Compliance & building record searches
- Record keeping functions (e.g. Private Certifier documentation)
Development Approvals for Building Works must be obtained before commencing any building work (including renovations, alterations or additions to any building or structure on your property) and for the erection of carports, outdoor areas, shade sails, gazebos, swimming pools & swimming pool fences, spas, retaining walls, shipping containers and the like.
If you are considering installing a spa or swimming pool, please ensure that you check if there are any requirements for fencing and building approvals. You will find that for most installations, a fence will be required and a development approval must be obtained for the pool or spa (including the fence) before any work commences.
For further information relating to the functions of the Regulatory Services section of Council's Building Services Department, please contact us on (07) 4130 4044, Fax: (07) 4130 4045 or by e-mail.
Building Related Documents
A list of all approved and recommended building forms can be found on the Department of Infrustructure and Planning's website located at: http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/forms-templates/building-forms.html
Dividing Fences
Dividing fences of individual allotments are controlled by the Dividing Fences Act 1953.
Fences less than two metres in height (above the level of 'natural ground' as defined under the Building Regulation 2006) do not require Council approval in most cases.
Care should be exercised when fencing corner allotments so as not to create a visibility problem for traffic using these streets.
Council residents are referred to comprehensive information on the Dividing Fences Act and the process required under that Act, to the Department of Justice website via the following links:
