Ipswich City CouncilBuilding and PlumbingCouncil's Building Team forms part of the Planning and Development Department. Anyone proposing to do building, or remodelling work, whether you are doing it yourself or employing the services of a licensed builder, should contact the Council's Building Team to ensure requirements, regulations, and fees are met. Plumbing work can only be undertaken by a licensed plumber/drainer. For Building enquiries please contact the South Street Office on (07) 3810 6120 during the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For Plumbing enquiries please contact the South Street Office on (07) 3810 6130 during the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Decks and BalconiesIf you are the owner of a house, unit or other building with a balcony or deck - whether it is made from timber, metal concrete or other material-you should carry out regular inspections of the structure to help ensure its safety. A deck, balcony and window safety guildeline has been developed by the State Government to help building owners, occupiers and managers carry out inspections on balustrades, decks and balconies in order to check their safety. It also contains useful information about safety issues associated with elevated floors and opening windows. Further information is available by visiting the State Government website. Ipswich City Council Application FormsBuildingNote: Application forms related to Building and Plumbing legislative and regulatory requirements are available direct from the Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning web site.
Please refer to the checklists below to assist with the requirements for the lodgement of development applications involving building works.
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InspectionsInspections are available between the hours of 8.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and can be arranged by contacting the Officers at South Street, Ipswich. For Building Inspections contact (07) 3810 6120 and for Plumbing Inspections contact (07) 3810 6130. To assist in a prompt building inspection service by the Building Certifer, 24 hours notice is appreciated. The fee payable in respect of the erection of any new building, for any addition or alteration to any building or any plumbing works is detailed in Council's Register of Fees and Charges. The fee structure covers the examination and consideration of plans and specifications of the proposal, Examination and the inspection (as deemed necessary) of the work during progress.
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Last Updated 2 Feb 2012 |
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