Construction (residential & commercial) compliance in South Australia

Asbestos management — workplace + dwelling rules (state)

Asbestos work requires licensed asbestos removalist + asbestos management plan.

Building work — comply with National Construction Code (NCC)

Buildings must comply with NCC (incorporating BCA + plumbing).

EPBC Act — assess + approve controlled actions affecting MNES

Any action likely to significantly impact Matters of National Environmental Significance needs federal approval.

Comply with the respirable crystalline silica workplace exposure limit (0.05 mg/m³)

From 1 December 2026 the 0.05 mg/m³ silica standard becomes a legally binding workplace exposure limit (WEL).

Prepare a safe work method statement (SWMS) for high risk construction work

Before high risk construction work starts, a SWMS must identify the work, its hazards and risks, the control measures, and how they are implemented, monitored and reviewed.

Comply with Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

Every party in the heavy vehicle supply chain has a positive duty under HVNL.

Hold a Construction Induction (White Card) before construction site work

All construction site workers must have completed nationally recognised induction training (CPCWHS1001).

Hold a High Risk Work Licence for HRWL classes

Forklift, crane, scaffolding, dogging, rigging, EWP and other high-risk work requires a HRWL.