Can construction continue if a required inspection has not occurred?

If the work is subject to a mandatory inspection, approval condition or specified hold point, establish what inspection and clearance are needed before continuing. Do not conceal that work without satisfying the applicable requirement. If an inspection is missed, contact the responsible approval authority or inspector for instructions rather than assuming photographs are enough. Statutory stages and notification duties differ between jurisdictions. Keep the written outcome and any remedial inspection records.

Official sources:

• Victoria Building Regulations current version
• Tasmania Building surveyors and owner builders
• WA Home building approvals and single-house inspections

General information only. Requirements vary by state or territory and change over time, so check the current rules for your location.