Australia / New South Wales
Building compliance for New South Wales builders and trades
Partial state coverage (273 state rows)
NCC edition in force: NCC 2022 (NCC 2025 from 1 May 2027)
Ask or photo a defect for New South Wales and get the cited NCC or standard clause. Checklists for each trade when you want the full list.
What's different in New South Wales
Regulator: Building Commission NSW
Critical stage inspections for houses
Class 1 and 10 work must be inspected after excavation for footings, before pouring in-situ reinforced concrete, before covering framework, before covering wet-area waterproofing, before covering stormwater connections, and at completion before an occupation certificate.
SourcePrincipal certifier
The final inspection must be done by the principal certifier; other critical stage inspections can be done by another certifier with their agreement.
SourceNotice lodged on the Planning Portal
The principal certifier's notice listing the required inspections must be lodged on the NSW Planning Portal.
SourceCoverage for New South Wales
Example checklist items
From the free sample checklist, as shown to NSW users.
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Practical completion
NSW
Shower screen and fixtures sealed; no cracked grout or drummy tilesCheck: NSW Guide 2017 s 12.5 cracked or loose tiles, s 12.6 grouting and joints, s 12.7 flexible sealants, s 14.3 shower recess
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Pre start
Wet areas identified on plans (shower bath laundry WC) with waterproofing extent shownCheck: Housing Provisions 10.2.1
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Substrate
Floor falls to waste are correct with no pondingCheck: Housing Provisions 10.2.12 (falls); AS 3740-1994Older edition Cited from AS 3740-1994; NCC 2025 references AS 3740-2021 (Waterproofing of domestic wet areas).
FAQ
Is wet-area waterproofing inspected in NSW?
Yes. It's a critical stage inspection for houses, before the waterproofing is covered.
SourceHow do I check a contractor's licence in NSW?
Use Verify NSW, the NSW Government licence lookup.
SourceCheck your next job against the rules
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