Commencement of Works
What should I do before any work begins?
- Make sure there is a Development Consent. Read the consent and comply with the relevant conditions.
- Make sure there is a Construction Certificate
- Make sure a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) has been appointed. A PCA means the authority (Council) or accredited person appointed to carry out inspections and issue Occupation Certificates. NOTE: Only Council is authorised to carry out plumbing and drainage inspections.
- Make sure your Notice of Commencement & Appointment of PCA form has been submitted.
- Obtain all relevant permits and other approvals.
- Make sure the required signage has been provided to identify the site, builder's information, PCA, etc.
- Make sure the builder's toiler is available in accordance with Work Cover requirements.
- Ensure all environmental controls are in place e.g. sediment fence; hoardings; dust control. The environmental issues you must consider when demolishing, excavating or building are:
- protecting heritage items and contributory buildings
- occupational health and safety and public safety
- good site management including waste management
- preventing erosion and controlling sediments
- limiting hours of work to mitigate noise impacts on neighbours
- limiting hours of work to mitigate traffic and parking impacts on neighbours
- timing deliveries to mitigate traffic and parking impacts on neighbours provision for storage including chemical storage
- Make sure provisions have been made for construction waste.
- Tell the neighbours you are about to start work and if an excavation is proposed below the level of the footings of a building on an adjoining allotment the notice must be given in writing to the owner at least seven (7) days before excavation commences.
- Visit the NSW Workcover and Office of Environment and Heritage websites.
How do I organise a building inspection?
Bookings for inspections may be arranged by telephoning Council's Development Services Section 48 hours prior to the required inspections or emailing jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au.
You can book an inspection by calling 6924 8100 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
To book an inspection it will be necessary to have the following information ready:
- The Council Construction Certificate number for the work
- Job site address
- The type of inspection required e.g. slab, frame, etc.
- The date and time the inspection is required
- The name of the person requiring the inspection and their contact number
NOTE: Ensure that you continue to monitor the conditions of your consent during the various stages of construction.