Building and development compliance

Council provides compliance and assessment in relation to the Building Act, Queensland Development Code, pool safety and general advice. A Request for Assessment application is required to obtain this advice.

Find out the different matters that require assessment and how to apply.

For QDC MP 5.7 inspections for existing residential service providers, please ensure you read about changes to the way Council carries out inspections to help protect residents and visitors from coronavirus. Find out more.

Request for Assessment types

You can make a Request for Assessment application for the following matters:

Building Act Matters
Approval for occupation of a building	Use of a building, other than a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building, for residential purposes under the Building Act 1975
Dwelling relocation (or amendment to dwelling relocation)	House removal and re-erection – setting of security bond
Extension of time for Building Approval	Extension of time for a Brisbane City Council issued approval or extension of time where a certifier consults with the local government about the proposed extension
Certificate of Occupancy (formerly referred to as a Certificate of Classification)	For a commercial building constructed before 1 April 1976

Queensland Development Code Matters
QDC MP 2.1 Compliance Advice	Written advice for budget accommodation buildings for compliance against the Fire Safety Standard
QDC MP 5.7 Compliance Advice	Written advice for residential service building for compliance against the Residential Services Building Standards Important advice - changes to the way Council carries out inspections to help protect residents and visitors from coronavirus In response to the ongoing coronavirus situation the Australian and Queensland Governments have implemented public health control measures requiring social distancing. To find out more, visit the Queensland Health website. The personal safety of Brisbane residents, visitors and contractors is our top priority. As such, there are necessary changes to the way Council carries out QDC MP 5.7 inspections for existing residential service providers: Council officers have been directed to cease entering residential dwellings. Residential service providers should phone or email Regulatory Services, Department of Housing and Public Works to discuss their options. In limited circumstances where a building is unoccupied, Council may conduct QDC MP 5.7 inspections for new residential service providers. Council may conduct QDC MP 5.7 inspections for new residential service providers. Customers are advised not to lodge an application until they have spoken to a Council officer. To request a call back from a Council officer, please phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

Queensland Development Code Matters

QDC MP 2.1 Compliance Advice

Written advice for budget accommodation buildings for compliance against the Fire Safety Standard

QDC MP 5.7 Compliance Advice

Written advice for residential service building for compliance against the Residential Services Building Standards

Important advice - changes to the way Council carries out inspections to help protect residents and visitors from coronavirus

In response to the ongoing coronavirus situation the Australian and Queensland Governments have implemented public health control measures requiring social distancing. To find out more, visit the Queensland Health website.

The personal safety of Brisbane residents, visitors and contractors is our top priority. As such, there are necessary changes to the way Council carries out QDC MP 5.7 inspections for existing residential service providers:

Council officers have been directed to cease entering residential dwellings.
Residential service providers should phone or email Regulatory Services, Department of Housing and Public Works to discuss their options. In limited circumstances where a building is unoccupied, Council may conduct QDC MP 5.7 inspections for new residential service providers.
Council may conduct QDC MP 5.7 inspections for new residential service providers. Customers are advised not to lodge an application until they have spoken to a Council officer. To request a call back from a Council officer, please phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

Pool Safety Matters
Pool Safety Certificate	Assessment of pool fencing for a swimming pool associated with the sale or lease of a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building
Pool Fencing Exemption	Exemption under the Building Act from complying with pool fencing requirements

General Advice
Request for written advice on regulatory matters
Request for inspection for regulatory advice

Fees

Payment of an application fee is required when your lodge your Request for Assessment with Council:

Assessment type	Fee
Approval for occupation of a building	$711.60
Dwelling relocation	$357
Amendment to dwelling relocation	$357
QDC MP 2.1 Compliance Advice	$711.60 or $20.60 per room (whichever is greater)
QDC MP 5.7 Compliance Advice	$711.60 or $20.60 per room (whichever is greater)
Pool Safety Certificate	$469.10
Pool Fencing Exemption	$711.60
Extension of Time	$490.80
Request for written advice on regulatory matters from the Local Government	$406.90
Request for inspection for regulatory advice from the Local Government	$729.45
Certificate of Occupancy for commercial buildings constructed before 1 April 1976 (formerly referred to as a Certificate of Classification)	$513.15
Development Compliance Certificate Category 1	$976
Development Compliance Certificate Category 2	$1342
Development Compliance Certificate Category 3	$1708

How to apply

Complete the Request for Assessment online form, and:

upload any supporting documents
pay the application fee using a Visa or Mastercard

Alternatively you can use the hard copy form.

More information

For further information phone Council’s Business Hotline on 133 BNE (133 263), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Last updated: 1 July 2021