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Building and certification

Building Certification Services

Council's Building Certification team simplifies the process and eliminates the need to engage additional consultancies and certifiers – saving you time and money.

Building approval

Prior to carrying out any building work or renovations, it is important to find out if the work requires approval. Council's experienced Certifiers can help you with this process.

Building FAQs

We have prepared answers to the most common questions receive about building in Byron Shire.

Building and subdivision works require inspections during the course of construction to ensure it meets with regulatory requirements. In the Byron Shire inspections must be booked using the online form.

Erosion and sediment control

Developers and builders have a legal obligation to take all reasonable care to prevent soil erosion and sediment loss from construction sites.

Pool and spa requirements

Any swimming pool that has a depth of 300mm or more, irrespective of swimming pool wall height, must have a swimming pool fence.

Fire safety in buildings

Fire safety is the responsibility of all property owners, property managers, tenants, and business operators who own, occupy or manage buildings in the area ranging from various types of residential properties to commercial, retail and industrial premises.