Comply with NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020
Designers + builders of Class 2-9 buildings in NSW must register + lodge declarations.
Who must comply
Designers + builders of Class 2-9 buildings in NSW.
What triggers it
Working on covered building work.
When due
Before construction begins; declarations lodged per stage.
Evidence required
Registration; design declaration; build declaration; insurance.
Max penalty
Civil penalties + statutory duty-of-care liability to subsequent owners
Summary
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) requires registered building practitioners + design practitioners for Class 2 (apartment + multi-residential) + extended classes. Each design declared compliant by registered designer; each build declared compliant by registered builder. Statutory duty of care extends to subsequent purchasers.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Industries
Topics
Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-commission-nsw. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.