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).

Statistics

Statistics for Building and Plumbing applications received from September 08 to August 09 are available by clicking on the image below.

Approval Services

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

Bundaberg Office:

190 Bourbong Street Bundaberg

Direct Phone: (07) 4130 4044

Childers Office:

45 Churchill Street, Childers

Direct Phone: (07) 4130 4680

Gin Gin Office:

4 Dear Street, Gin Gin

Direct Phone: (07) 4130 4607

Application Forms

Development Application forms can be downloaded by clicking on the following link (Form 1 Parts A & B are required for any application for building works):
http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/forms-templates/idas-application-parts-a-to-r.html

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

• FM-7-235 Request for Concurrence Agency Assessment - Building
• FM-7-234 Schedule of Works (for use with Security Assessments)
• FM-7-233 Notification of Adjoining Owners (for use with Design & Siting Assessments)
• FM-7-232 Request to extend currency period - Building Works
• FM-7-255 Request to cancel development application - Building Works
• FM-7-278 Request for Bond Release - Building
• DP - 10 Removal, Rebuilding and Demolition Policy (former Burnett Shire Council area)
• Building Works Guide - Removal, Rebuilding and Demolition (former Burnett Shire Council area)
• Policy Number 5.6 - Amenity and Aesthetics Consideration for Class 1A and Class 10A Buildings (former Isis Shire Council area)
• Combined Planning & Development Search Application Form

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:

Avoiding conflict over fences and trees – www.justice.qld.gov.au/485.htm 

Fences – www.justice.qld.gov/1029.htm 

If your neighbour refuses to contribute – www.justice.qld.gov.au/1033.htm 

Repairing or replacing an existing fence – www.justice.qld.gov.au/1034.htm 

Dividing fences as pool fences – www.justice.qld.gov.au/1035.htm 

Resolving conflict – www.justice.qld.gov.au/1038.htm