What is the role of a private building certifier during active construction?

The certifier checks that the work complies with the building approval and the building code, inspects at the required stages, and issues the final certificate. In Queensland, the building approval addresses the inspection schedule, the builder must notify the certifier when work is ready for inspection, the certifier signs an inspection certificate for each stage, and the certifier must personally inspect the final stage. A certifier checks compliance at set stages. They are not a substitute for supervising the work day to day, so check what your state says about responsibility for supervision and quality.

In MyBuildHub: put each inspection stage on the Timeline, keep the certifier's inspection records and notices in your project documents, and track any failed items as Tasks until the re-inspection passes.

Check yourself: Queensland stages of a building inspection, role of building certifiers, and your state building regulator.

General information only. It is not legal, financial or professional advice and may not apply to your project. Confirm requirements with your regulator, your certifier or a lawyer before acting.