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.Building Application Forms.

1. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
   Monday, April 02, 2012
   When is a Building Permit Required?
   
   A building permit is required for all structures (residential, commercial or industrial) including but not limited to; new works, alterations, additions, swimming pools, spas (below and abo ...
2. OCCUPANCY PERMITS
   Monday, April 02, 2012
   When do I need to obtain an Occupancy Permit
   
   All buildings that are of Classes 2-9 including buildings other than single residential dwellings Class 1 and appurtenant outbuildings/nonhabitable buildings Class 10, require an Occ ...
3. DEMOLITION PERMITS
   Saturday, April 02, 2011
   When is a Demolition Permit Required?
   
   Any person demolishing a building or part of a building/structure must ensure that they obtain a Demolition Permit prior to commencing any demolition works.
   
   To apply for a Demolition Per ...
4. SIGNS & HOARDINGS APPLICATIONS
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   What type of approval is required?
   
   Depending on the type of sign/advertising that is proposed, a Sign Licence may be required, or in some instances a Sign Licence and Planning Approval may need to be obtained.
   
   A Sign Licence ...
5. WATER TANKS
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   A rainwater tank does not require a building licence provided that the tank is a small proprietary type of steel or fibre glass tank with a height not more than a standard fence height i.e 1.8m.
   
   Indicatively the tank is less t ...
6. STRATA TITLE APPLICATIONS
   Tuesday, April 13, 2010
   A strata title is a means of dividing up a property title to allow for multiple ownership.
   
   The Local Authority, in this instance the City of Cockburn, only forms a part of the approval process for having a Strata Plan lodged ...
7. PERGOLAS, SHADE SAILS & MINOR STRUCTURES
   Friday, April 02, 2010
   What is a Pergola?
   
   A pergola is an open sided structure used for shading and screening, with a permeable roof cover (eg shade cloth, lattice or timber battens). A Pergola with an impervious roof covering is considered to be a P ...

.Information Sheets.

1. SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS & SAFETY BARRIERS
   Wednesday, April 13, 2011
   Private swimming pools, spas and associated safety barriers are required to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia, Building Regulations 2012 and the Australian Standard 1926 Part 1, 2 and 3.
   
   There are v ...
2. BALCONIES AND DECKS
   Monday, September 06, 2010
   For the complete guide on maintaining your Balcony or Deck, visit the Building Commissions website and d/load the following document.
   
   
3. Energy Efficiency Design Requirements for COMMERCIAL, Industrial & Multi Residential Buildings - Class 2-9
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   As of the 1st of May 2007, The Building Code of Australia has introduced new energy efficiency requirements that must comply with Section J of the Building Code of Australia Volume One.
   
   For information on meeting the requiremen ...
4. Energy Efficiency Design Requirements for RESIDENTIAL Buildings Class 1 Buildings And Attached Class 10
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   Since 1 July 2003 all new residential dwellings and additions (Class 1 & 10a) have had to comply with the mandatory energy efficiency requirements as defined in the Building Code of Australia.
   
   From 1 May 2006, The Building Code ...
5. REQUEST COPY OF BUILDING PLANS
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   Cockburn City Council is willing to provided copies of approved building plans upon request. (To undertake a search of the City's records, there are search fees applicable to this service. Please refer to the Information She ...
6. SMOKE ALARMS - RESIDENTIAL
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   NEW LAWS FROM 1 OCTOBER 2009 - SMOKE ALARMS IN EXISTING HOMES
   
   New regulation under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions)Act 1960 take effect 1st October 2009 that require mains powered smoke alarms to be fitted to hom ...

Fences, Walls and Embankments

1. RETAINING WALLS & EMBANKMENTS - Residential
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   Retaining walls are sometimes required to facilitate proposed ground levels on a lot.
   
   If the proposed retaining wall is substantial a building licence will need to be obtained from the City's Building Service prior to cons ...
2. DIVIDING FENCES - Residential
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   A dividing fence is a fence that separates the residential land of different owners whether the fence is on the common boundary of adjoining lands or on a line other than the common boundary. For fencing requirements between lots ...
3. FRONT FENCES - Single Residential
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   What is a front fence?
   A front fence includes a wall, screen, and may include a retaining wall (max. 500mm high) or the like abutting a street boundary or located in the front setback area of a lot.
   
   When is Council approval re ...

General information

1. Fees and Charges - New Building Act 2011
   Wednesday, April 04, 2012
   At the Council meeting held on 13 October 2011 and pursuant to Section 1.7 (2) (b) (ii) of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that:
   
   (1) The new Building Fees and Charges have been set in conjunction with th ...
2. Building Act 2011- General Overview
   Monday, April 02, 2012
   BUILDING ACT 2011 - OVERVIEW OF IMPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING APPLICANTS
   
   THE BUILDING ACT 2011 AND ITS EFFECT ON YOU AS A BUILDER, OWNER BUILDER, DRAFTSPERSON, PATIO COMPANY, DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR OR SWIMMING POOL COMPANY.
   
   The B ...
3. Request for Information about Owner Occupiers, Electors and Ratepayers
   Thursday, March 29, 2012
   Statutory Declaration to request information about Owner Occupiers, Electors and Ratepayers form.
4. Credit Card Authorisation
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   If you wish to pay by Credit Card, please download and complete the Credit Card Authorisation document, and submit along with your application.

News and Updates

1. 5 Star Plus - Owner information Brochure
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   
2. Building Note 50:- Air Movement through Awning Windows (BCA)
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   
3. European House Borer Information
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   Information sheets dated - February 2007 and July 2006
4. Introduction of 5 Star Plus
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   
5. Introduction of new Commercial Energy Efficiency Requirements
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   
6. Pools and Spas Installed Before 1 July 1992
   Monday, July 12, 2010
   SWIMMING POOL AND SPA OWNERS
   
   Pools and Spas Installed Before 1 July 1992
   
   Do you need to upgrade your swimming pool/spa barriers as required by legislation?
   
   In March 2002 the Western Australian Government amended the Regul ...