How to comply with the new regulations for Class 3 and Class 9 buildings

1. Under the new Design and Building Practitioners Regulation of 2021, projects involving apartments (Class 2), boarding houses (Class 3), and Residential Care buildings (Class 9c) are required to meet higher standards. As a registered Practitioner for Class 2, Class 3, and Class 9c buildings, Good Architect can assist you in obtaining your CC approval while adhering to these updated regulations.

2. To comply with the new standards, it is mandatory for all consultants involved in the project to be registered with fair trading, and all project-related documents must be submitted through the NSW Planning Portal. The Regulated Design Guidance Material contains a comprehensive list of drawings that must be submitted, along with the corresponding consultants responsible for their submission.

3. One of the most challenging aspects concerning critical paths is obtaining sign-off from the façade engineer. They require shop drawings for windows and doors, making it crucial to initiate the shop drawings process as soon as practically feasible for a smooth approval process.

4. In addition, templates for the project must be completed 12 months before the anticipated completion date. You can find these templates available for use at the provided link.

5. Lastly, the builder must also be registered and have a qualified individual registered with fair trading to ensure compliance with the regulations.

Good Architect has a Class 2, Class 3 and Class 9c License, contact us for a free site assessment.