Inspections

Mandatory Stages Requiring Inspections - Queensland Residential Properties

For a house, an inspection must be booked and passed for the following stages:

The build cannot proceed past each stage until the previous stage has had the appropriate Form 16 Stage Certificate issued by the Building Certifier.

Before the footings are poured. Aspects of this stage include boundary clearances, footing excavation, reinforcement etc.

Before the concrete is poured. Aspects of this stage include floor level check, termite treatment etc.

Before the cladding or lining is fixed. Aspects of this stage include sub-floor framing, lower wall framing etc.

Aspects of this stage include site works, drainage, fire safety, energy and water efficiency etc.

Prior to the pool being filled to a depth of over 300mm, the pool fencing must be inspected, approved and a Form 17 issued by the Building Certifier.