Development that involves building work requires building consent as part of its approval.
For building consent to be granted, the building work must comply with the Building Rules.
Building
Building Code
The Building Code sets out building rules for building work across Australia and includes state-level variations.
Ministerial building standards
Ministerial building standards are used to assess a building consent and are part of the building rules under the PDI Act.
Inspections and compliance
Inspections ensure that all development is constructed under the relevant approvals, codes and standards.
Certificate of Occupancy
A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all new habitable buildings in South Australia (except Class 1a) to provide assurance that the building is safe and suitable for occupancy.
Certificate of Occupancy for Class 1a buildings
A Certificate of Occupancy will be required for a Class 1a building where the application for building consent is lodged and verified in the e-planning system on or after 1 October 2024.
Notices and newsletter
New policy initiatives, legislative and technical changes and general information for practitioners.
Minister's determinations
The Minister may gazette a determination that sets out information to be provided as part of the building consent assessment process.
Private bushfire shelters
In South Australia all private bushfire shelters must be granted development approval with concurrence by the Building Technical Panel
Mapping tools
These maps should be used in conjunction with the Building Code and assist with technical building issues.
