16Information to be included—building permit applications

16 Information to be included—building permit applications

(1) For subparagraph 14(2)(c)(ii), the information is the following: (a) a statement that identifies the class or classes, under the Building Code, of the building proposed to be built or altered; (b) a statement that describes, in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code that deal with fire resistance and stability, the proposed type of construction of the building; (c) a building plan that meets the requirements of subsections (2) and (3); (d) specifications that meet the requirements of subsection (4); (e) all certificates required, under any applicable law, approving arrangements for: (i) the health and comfort of persons (including in relation to ventilation, air conditioning, insulation, sanitation, waste disposal, plumbing and drainage, electrical works, gas installations and lighting); or (ii) fire resistance and fire protection; or (iii) telecommunications services; (f) any certificate issued, or report prepared, by an appropriate building expert approving the structural elements of the building plan; (g) if approval of the building activity is required under the Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 2026—a statement that the applicant has received, or has applied for, the approval. Requirements for building plans (2) The building plan must: (a) show the dimensions of all parts of the building proposed to be built or altered, including the footings; and (b) include a section plan of the building at the level of each floor, at an appropriate and legible scale; and (c) depict each elevation of the building, at an appropriate and legible scale; and (d) depict the designed provision of fire safety measures in the building; and (e) give details of the construction materials proposed to be used for the building. (3) If the building activity is the alteration or repair of an existing building, the building plan must be marked in such a way as to distinguish the proposed alteration or repair from the existing building. Requirements for specifications (4) The specifications must: (a) describe in detail the type of construction and construction materials for the proposed building; and (b) describe in detail the proposed methods of drainage, sewerage, water supply and gas supply (if any); and (c) state whether it is intended to use in the building any second‑hand material that could adversely affect the structural integrity of the building or have any other adverse safety consequence.