Get a Certificate of Occupancy Permit in Melbourne Swiftly
As a building project manager in Melbourne, you will need to be compliant with all the regulations during the construction phase. However, that’s not enough. The final step involves an inspection by building surveyors and receiving an all-okay indication. This is called an occupancy permit in Melbourne or certificate of occupancy, and at Dev & Co Building Surveyors, we can provide you with the same within the minimal duration. After you receive it, you can proceed with the next steps since the certificate implies that residents can now move to the building.
Our professionals carry out building inspections attentively before providing occupancy permits. They look for various factors to determine whether the building has been constructed according to the National Construction Code’s (NCC) standards. However, they do the needful promptly, and if they find everything to be perfect, they issue the certificate on the same day.
What Do Our Professionals Inspect Before Issuing the Certificate of Occupancy in Melbourne?
We assess buildings comprehensively before providing the certificate of occupancy in Melbourne. The factors that they look for include:
- Internal and external wall layouts, whether they are completed according to their approved plans.
- Drainage in roof drainage, including downpipes that need to be connected to an approved point of discharge.
- Prevention of water penetration that can reduce dampness to the inner parts of the constructed building, such as capping, flashings, damp-proof coatings, etc.
- Wet-area waterproofing done in laundries, kitchens and bathroom areas.
- Installation of smoke alarm systems & if they are fully operational.
- Certificates for power, water, & gas that are submitted by plumbers and electricians.
- Installed fall prevention systems, such as handrails, balustrades, etc
- Stair construction compliant with Part 3.9.1 BCA Volume 2 (domestic construction)
- Completion of cooking, washing, sanitary and bathing facilities
- Vertical articulation joints in the brickwork following the approved building plans
- Ventilation of subfloor constructed for timber floors
- Removable hinges of toilet doors(optional)
- Overlooking screens installed
- Provided certificates related to plumbing, electrical, termite, glazing, and insulation with a compliance statement from the builder that covers wet areas, artificial lighting, polystyrene wall cladding and energy efficiency requirements, along with fire-rated walls
Compliance with all of these guarantees prompt issuance of the certificate. If you need more details, don’t hesitate to call us.
Why Dev & Co Building Surveyors is the Preferred Name in the Building Occupancy Permit Domain?
Consider us if you need a building occupancy permit since:
- We have more than 10 years of experience in inspecting buildings and issuing occupancy permits
- Our building surveyors are seasoned and perform inspections exhaustively
- Post-inspection, we issue occupancy permits on the same day if we do not find any faults
Book the service by contacting us now, and we will take care of the rest.
To get an estimate from us, click the ‘Request a Quote’ button at the top and fill out the form step by step. After that, submit the form. However, if you require support or guidance, do give us a call.
