This document outlines the minimum documents the Construction Occupations Registrar (Registrar) expects to receive as part of the lodgement of building approval documents under section 28A of the Building Act 2004 (the Act).  This document also outlines the minimum content of those documents and the naming conventions that must be used to be in an acceptable form for lodgement.   

This is not an exhaustive list.  Plans, drawings and specifications should not be limited to the items listed below.  This does not replace the legislative requirement for plans to comply with Australian Standard (AS) 1100 nor does it replace the requirement to comply with section 26 of the Act and division 3.2 of the Building (General) Regulation 2008 and all other relevant legislative provisions.  

If the building proposal does not require a ‘required document’ listed below, the building certifier must indicate that on the checklist contained in this document.  The checklist must be lodged with the building approval documents.

Where a required detail does not form a stand-alone document the building certifier must indicate on the checklist the document that the detail is contained in.  For example if the footing and slab details are on the site plan, the certifier must note on the checklist ‘site plan’ in the appropriate column.

Failure to submit the required documents will result in a failure of the completeness check with associated fees being charged.  These fees are charged to the building certifier who lodges the documents with the Registrar.

Document Naming Conventions

Similar to the Development Approval process for administrative purposes, and to ensure compliance with the Territory Records Act, the building certifier must ensure that the documents are named using the file naming conventions identified in the table below.

The certifier must save each of the plans as separate .pdf documents and where details are provided as a standalone document, rather than on a plan, the conventions as identified in the documents list relating to details must also be utilised.

Please note that this is for administrative purposes only and does not negate the need to name the document, rather than the file, with the appropriate name in accordance with relevant provisions of the Building Act, Building Code and AS1100.

Documents and Details required on plans

	Required

   	Required if relevant to the 	proposed building work
	File Naming Convention	Classification of Building or Structure	
		New Class 1	New Class 10	Additions & Alterations to existing Class 1	Additions & Alterations to existing Class 10	
Form – Minimum Documentation Requirements for Building Approval Lodgement Checklist	Details – Minimum Documents Checklist					
Form – Appointment of Certifier	Appointment of Certifier					
Asbestos Removal Control Plan	Asbestos Removal Control Plan					
Development Approval (including amendments)	Approved Plans – Development Approval					
Estimate of the Cost of the Building Work	Details – Cost of Building Work					
Alternative Solutions	Details – Alternative Solutions					
Site Plan	Approved Plans – Site 					
Floor Plan 	Approved Plans – Floor					
Elevation Plan 	Approved Plans – Elevation					
Section Details – Wall, Floor Ceiling & Roof	Approved Plans – Sections Wall
Approved Plans – Sections Floor
Approved Plans – Sections Ceiling
Approved Plans – Sections Roof					
Demolition Plan	Approved Plans – Demolition					
Footings and Concrete Slab Details 	Details – Footings Concrete Slab					
Retaining Wall Details 	Details – Retaining Walls					
Masonry Construction Details	Details – Masonry Construction					
Framing (including trusses) and Construction Details	Details – Framing 					
Roof Cladding Details	Details – Roof Cladding 					
Exterior Cladding & Material Details	Details – Exterior Cladding & Materials					
Wet area details	Details – Wet Area					
Windows and Glazing Details	Details – Windows Glazing					
Fire Safety Details	Details – Fire Safety					
Safe Movement and access (including stairs and ramps) Details	Details – Movement Access					
Swimming Pools and Spas Details (including fencing/barriers)	Details – Pools Spas					
Energy Efficiency Details	Details – Energy Efficiency					
Water Supply and Drainage Plan	Details – Water Drainage					
Services Plan	Details – Services 					

Minimum Documentation Requirements Definitions and Checklist	

The preferred format of documents and plans is in portable document format (.pdf).
The preferred electronic size of plans is A3 and other documents A4.
Required ‘plans’ are to be fully dimensioned and to the scales as identified below and must contain a drawing title block which includes the site details, revision number, designers name and correct plan name in accordance with AS1100.
Required ‘details’ can be included in plans and/or specifications.
	
Submission Requirement	Required Information	Checklist	
Form – Minimum Documentation Requirements for Building Approval Lodgement Checklist	Fully completed form: Minimum Documentation Requirements Definitions and Checklist. 
(This form)	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Form – Appointment of Certifier	Fully completed form: Appointment of a certifier application for building approval.	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Asbestos Removal Control Plan	Prepared in accordance with Code of practice for the safe removal of Asbestos National Occupational Health and Safety Commission 2nd Edition (NOHSC: 2002(2005))	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Development Approval	Each Plan, Drawing and document, including the notice of decision, which formed part of the development approval.	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Estimate of the Cost of the Building Work	As calculated in accordance with Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination. 	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Alternative Solutions	All calculations, reports, certificates and manufacturer’s information together with a written proposition to support a building solution which is not in accordance with the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions of the National Construction Code.	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Site Plan
	•	Scale not less than 1:200
•	the title boundaries, dimensions and directions including  the north point, of the land
•	the position and dimensions of any easement or services on the land
•	the position and dimensions of the proposed building or structure (retaining walls, swimming pools, garages, etc.) or building work on the land
•	Driveways and parking areas  and crossovers
•	Finished floor levels relative to site datum
•	Finished site levels relative to the Australian height datum 
•	The relationship of the proposed building or building work to the boundaries of the land
•	The position of any buildings on adjoining properties within 3m of the boundary of the land
•	Detailed contours of the land at 0.25m intervals over the building site referenced to a project site datum
•	Earthworks (excavations or fill levels relative to the Australian Height datum, and compaction details) and associated soil and water management strategies 
•	The position of any existing building,  structure or trees on the land and the purpose for which the building or structure is used
•	All utility connection points including electrical, stormwater, sewerage, water and telecommunication/data 	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Floor Plan
	•	Scale not less than 1:100
•	A plan for each floor including any trafficable  subfloor areas
•	Dimensions
•	Key to sections cross referenced to relevant drawing and sheet number
•	Finished floor levels related to Australian Height Datum
•	Identification of the existing building
•	Identification of all rooms (existing and proposed)
	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Elevation Plan
	•	Scale of not less than 1:100
•	Dimensioned heights including overall heights
•	Proposed external materials referenced to a 	materials schedule
•	Finished floor levels and ceiling levels
•	Natural and finished ground levels related to Australian Height Datum
•	Floor to ceiling heights	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Section Details – Wall, Floor Ceiling & Roof 	•	Scale of not less than 1:100
•	Finished floor levels and ceiling levels
•	Natural and finished ground levels related to 	Australian Height Datum
•	Floor to ceiling heights
•	Long section of any proposed basement ramp 	showing gradients
•	Section of any sub floor areas
	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Demolition Plan
	•	Scale not less than 1:200
•	the title boundaries, dimensions and directions including  the north point, of the land
•	the position and dimensions of any easement or utility tie or service points on the land
•	the position and dimensions of the proposed buildings or structures to be demolished
•	The relationship of the proposed demolition to the boundaries of the land
•	The position of any buildings on adjoining properties within 3m of the boundary of the land
•	The position of any existing building,  structure or trees and the purpose for which the building or structure is used
•	Identification of erosion and sediment control measures	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Footings and Concrete Slab Details	•	Section of any sub floor areas
•	Dimensioned plan and construction details of 	footings including penetrations, step down 	details and placement of reinforcement 	including cover
•	Nominated founding depth and description of 	founding material
•	Dimensioned plan and construction details of 	slabs including levels, falls or gradients 
•	Construction details of penetrations, step downs 	in beams, set downs in slabs and placement 	details of reinforcement including cover
•	Slab preparation including materials, thicknesses, 	compaction requirements, vapour barrier 	specifications and installation details 
•	Concrete strength, slump, finishing and curing 	requirements
•	Specifications and installation details of 	proprietary and other systems	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Retaining Wall Details	•	Dimensioned plan showing position of retaining wall, drainage, founding levels and heights
•	Dimensioned construction details
•	Drainage, tanking and protection details
•	Backfill specifications
•	Concrete mix, slump, reinforcement placement Washout requirements
•	Specifications and installation details of proprietary and other systems	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Masonry Construction Details	•	Show unreinforced, reinforced or earthwall construction
•	Identify structural and non-structural walls
•	Specify dimensions of engaged and isolated piers 
•	Reinforcing specified for reinforced walls 
•	Identify fire rating requirement
•	Masonry unit sizes and bond patterns and tooling of joints 
•	Specification of brick ties and anchorages
•	Mortar specification
•	Cavity dimension and clean out specification
•	Knockout blocks for washout
•	Control joint location and detail
•	Sub floor vents.  Location and Size per metre
•	Specify lintels and bond beams 
•	Sub floor bracing (masonry shear walls)
•	Weatherproofing and waterproofing details
•	Flashings, damp proof course and weep holes
•	Weephole guards (insects, bushfire prone areas)	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Framing (including trusses) and Construction Details	•	Framing drawings or schedules to indicate each structural member, dimensions, orientation, material, grade and size, spacing and span  
•	Joint, support and bearing details
•	Show minimum clearances to ground level of flooring system members
•	Fire rating construction details
•	Bracing, tie downs and fixings 
•	Roof pitch, eave / overhang details
•	Show location of roof mounted solar panels, hot water service or air conditioners	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Roof Cladding Details	•	Sheeting or tile specification including: 
o	Roof pitch 
o	Batten spacing 
o	Fixing requirements
o	Flashing details
o	Roof drainage
o	Bushfire sealing requirements 
•	Roof lights 
•	Roof ventilators	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Exterior Cladding and Material Details	•	Cladding system description, manufacturer,  material, pattern and colour, cavity detailing 
•	Fixings, flashings and other details
•	Sub floor ventilation
•	Bushfire protection requirements	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Wet area details	•	Specify material and system 
•	Wet areas specification (extent and system 
e.g. -membrane, manufacturer and type)
•	Location and design of wet areas	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Windows and Glazing Details	•	Window system description, manufacturer, frame material and energy rating
•	Glazing specification  
•	Bushfire-prone areas requirements
•	Opening size for ventilation calculation
•	Other glazing
o	Internal glazing specifications including wet area glazing, shower screens, doors
o	Balustrade system specification (glass and fixings) 
o	Overhead glazing, roof lights	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Fire Safety Details	•	Smoke alarms location and type 
•	Bushfire-prone areas specifications 
•	Fire separation details 
•	Penetration sealing specifications (building perimeter)                                                                                                                                                   	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Safe Movement and access (including stairs and ramps) Details	•	Construction – type, material and proprietary system 
•	Balustrade construction, spacing and handrails
•	Clearance height above stair nosings
•	Winders detail
•	Dimensions of landings, risers and goings 
•	Section through the stairs
•	Method of construction, including aperture size, non-slip requirements
•	Ramp  slope and surface finish	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Swimming Pools and Spas Details (including fencing/barriers)	•	Construction details, waterproofing, drainage, pool water recirculation and filtration systems
•	Pool safety barrier details and height
•	Openings, gates and latches	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Energy Efficiency Details	•	Building fabric thermal efficiency specification 
o	walls, ceiling, floors and roof
o	Insulation location and R value
o	Sarking vapour permeability
•	Window energy specification 
•	Energy rating documentation
•	Building sealing
•	Air movement control strategies
•	 Pipe and services insulation
•	Glazing calculator to be supplied if a Deemed-To-Satisfy solution
•	Under slab or slab edge insulation	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Water Supply and Drainage Plan	•	An interim sanitary drainage plan  
•	A plan that identifies the location of all relevant water supply and drainage points to the building
•	Surface and sub-surface site drainage including location of on-site waste water management systems including  land application area
•	Levels of overflow relief gully (ORG) rim relative to the lowest sanitary plumbing fixture outlet and the surrounding finished surface level
•	Levels of inverts to existing and proposed drainage services at point of connection to approved disposal system
	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Services Plan	•	A plan that identifies the location of all relevant 	internal and external electrical points in or on the 	building, lighting,  plant and mechanical, for 	example air-conditioning, evaporative cooling, 	exhaust fans, water heaters, fixed appliances 	and water tanks (including connection)	•	Supplied as stand alone or in document 

______________________
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Building Certifier:___________________________

Date:______________________
	
ESDD Customer Service Officer:_________________

Date:______________________