Statutory Oversight

Principal Certifier (PC) Services

A Principal Certifier is the accredited certifier legally appointed to oversee statutory compliance for a construction project. We lodge the Notice of Commencement, provide your mandatory inspection schedule, conduct critical-stage site audits, and issue your final Occupation Certificate.

When appointment is required by law:

Mandatory for any residential or commercial project holding an approved Construction Certificate (CC) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC). The Principal Certifier must be officially appointed before any building work starts on site.

01
Statutory Lodgement
Notice of Commencement
Lodges statutory notices with local council and relevant NSW authorities at least two days before any physical construction work begins on site.
02
Site Milestones
Inspection Scheduling
Prepares a mandatory critical-stage inspection program tailored to your approved plans, establishing clear hold-points for every phase of construction.
03
On-Site Audits
Compliance Oversight
Carries out critical-stage site inspections to verify that structural work, waterproofing, and installations align with the BCA and NCC standards.
04
Final Sign-Off
Occupation Certificate
Conducts the final audit of all installation certificates, safety measures, and works to issue the final Occupation Certificate for legal handover.
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Compliance Pathway

How building certification works

From lodging your commencement notice to issuing the final Occupation Certificate, here is what to expect at each stage.

01
Appointment & Notice of Commencement
Appoint CertifiBuild as your Principal Certifier (PC). We prepare and lodge the formal Notice of Commencement with your local NSW council before any groundwork begins.
02
Inspection Schedule Issued
We issue a tailored inspection schedule directly to you and your builder, outlining all mandatory critical stages required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
03
Critical-Stage Site Inspections
Our accredited certifiers attend the site at each designated phase—such as piers, slab, framing, and waterproofing—promptly providing inspection reports after each visit.
04
Compliance Review & Occupation Certificate
Upon completion, we review all engineering certificates, trade compliance sign-offs, and final checks to promptly issue your Interim or Final Occupation Certificate.

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Registered private certifiers across NSW

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Registered private certifiers delivering statutory building approvals, construction certificates, and compliance inspections across New South Wales.

Statutory Accreditation

NSW Fair Trading: REG-BPB-CL1-10

Class 1 & Class 10 Certification

NSW Wide CoveragePrompt Approvals

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Operating Hours

Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm

Jurisdiction

NSW, Australia

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Class 1 & Class 10 Building ApprovalsBuilding and Development Certifiers Act 2018 (NSW)