The Building Act 2016 provides the legal framework for all building, alteration, plumbing and demolition works in Tasmania from 1 January 2017. The Building Act 2016 sets out what works require approval and/or permits before commencement.
The Building Act 2016 is supported by the Building Regulations 2016. It is also supported by a number of Determinations, made by Tasmania’s Director of Building Control, which are available at the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (Department of Justice) website.
For guidance on whether you need building approval for any building, alteration or demolition work on your property, contact a private building surveyor or our building team on 03 6217 9580.
Please be aware that you may need a planning permit under the Land Use and Planning Approvals Act 1993 and the Clarence Interim Planning Scheme 2015, as well as a building permit. For guidance on whether you need planning approval, contact our planning team on 03 6217 9550.