Development Stages

COUNCIL AND BODY CORPORATE: THE EARLY STAGES AND DOCUMENTATION

We are pleased to provide you with the following information, however this is to be used as a guide only and we are here to assist you when required.

1.Items to take into account for your future body corporate

Location and ease of access for waste disposal and collection
Council requirements for occupier and visitor car parking
Fire protection and control on common property
Workplace Health and Safety, exposing potential dangers
By-Laws: refer to standard by-laws (Schedule 4 BCCM Act)
Provision for specific by-laws for complex
- Swimming pools
- Gymnasium
- Pets
- Exclusive use
Retain complete records for handover to the body corporate manager

2.Development Approval & Building Approval

Development Approval documents any council restrictions and requirements
Development Approval Contributions are payable to the council for items such as water, sewerage, drainage.

Note: These contributions can be quite costly and as the fees increase greatly every year, it may be worthwhile to pay up front.

3.Certificate of Classification

The ‘Certificate of Classification’, is given by a Certifier and classifies the designated use for the building for example council restrictions on operating a business in a residential complex. To obtain the Certificate of Classification the following Certificates and Documents are required by the Certifier:

Balustrade
Engineering
Fire Doors
Fire System
Glass
Hydraulics
Plumbing Certificate
Smoke Detectors
Wetseal Certificate & Waterproofing