Sch 12Domestic building work authorised to be carried out by registered domestic builders

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Schedule 12—Domestic building work authorised to be carried out by registered domestic builders Regulation 261 | *Column 1* *Item* | *Column 2* *Category/prescribed class of building practitioner* | *Column 3* *Authorised domestic building work* | | 1 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (unlimited) | The carrying out of all components of domestic building work. | | 2 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the construction of the following Class 10 buildings which are above ground and free standing in structure— (a) a private garage; (b) a carport; (c) a separate single storey garage associated with another building if the garage contains no more than 3 vehicle spaces; (d) a shed; (e) a cabana; (f) a gazebo; (g) a shade structure. Work in this class does not include the following work— (a) the construction of retaining walls that are not part of the non-habitable building; (b) the construction of external bathrooms, kitchens or laundries. | | 3 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) the construction and dismantling of all types of fencing of any type of material, including associated manual and automatic gates; | | | | (b) the construction of safety barriers for swimming pools and spas. | | 4 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the construction of retaining walls of any material that do not form part of another building. | | 5 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the construction of swimming pools and spas and the construction of appropriate safety barriers for those swimming pools or spas. Work in this class does not include the following work— (a) the construction of retaining walls; (b) the construction of shade structures; (c) the maintenance and general repair of swimming pools and spas; (d) water chemistry. | | 6 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the construction of private bushfire shelters. | | 7 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the construction of shade structures. | | 8 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) the construction of the following— (i) retaining walls of any material, that do not form part of another building; (ii) gates; | | | | (iii) fences (excluding swimming pool and spa safety barriers); (iv) gazebos; (v) driveways; (vi) paths; (vii) external stairs and ramps; (viii) cabanas; (ix) pergolas; (x) decks; (xi) ornamental ponds, water features and other structural ornamentation; (b) drainage associated with work in paragraph (a); (c) irrigation associated with work in paragraph (a); (d) paving associated with work in paragraph (a). | | 9 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with renovating bathrooms, kitchens and laundries that do not extend beyond the existing external walls, floor or ceiling of a home, including any site works, work requirements to gain access to the site, the removal of site impediments and the replacement of walls. | | 10 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the removal of earth, soil, rock and grass roots to excavation lines and levels to form a hole or trench, including site preparation work, the consideration of soil types and classifications and site drainage requirements for— (a) structural supports; or (b) walls or floors of a building; or (c) structural landscaping work; or | | | | (d) site preparation works including— (i) the consideration of soil types and classifications; and (ii) site drainage requirements. | | 11 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the selection and placement of footing systems for— (a) structural supports; or (b) walls or floors of a building; or (c) structural landscaping work; or (d) the construction and installation of reinforced or bulk concrete footing and structural elements for buildings; or (e) formwork; or (f) falsework; or (g) underpinning. | | 12 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to framing) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) fabricating, erecting and bracing wall frames (load bearing and non-load bearing); (b) erection and replacement of roof trusses. | | 13 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) construction of internal or external walls, isolated piers, arches, fireplaces and chimneys; (b) concrete rendering to buildings and masonry fixtures; (c) rammed earth or form cell construction; (d) mud brick footings to houses. | | 14 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with applying the following types of external wall cladding to homes— (a) weatherboards (timber or vinyl); (b) manufactured board or sheet panels; (c) lightweight aerated autoclaved concrete panels. | | 15 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) initial tiling of roofs; (b) the repair and renovation of existing tiled roofs; (c) re-pointing, sarking, cutting, bedding and pointing of roof tiles. | | 16 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with waterproofing and the application, installation and repair of membranes or systems that may be applied to the interior, exterior, below ground and remedial areas of a home, except swimming pools and spas. | | 17 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with selection, setting out, installation, removal or replacement of windows and doors. | | 18 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with relocating a home, consisting of— (a) preparation of the new site; and (b) work associated with joining sections of the home, and (c) repairing and replacing materials as a result of the relocation of the home. Work in this class does not include transportation of a home or part of a home. | | 19 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to re-stumping and re‑blocking) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with sub-floor works and the levelling and supporting of existing structures to ensure they have solid foundations. | | 20 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the following work— (a) the manufacture, assembly and installation of joinery and joinery products, including cabinets, cupboards, shelving and fitments; (b) cabinet-making work, including constructing cabinets and components of cabinets on site and making adjustments when required; (c) constructing stairs. | | 21 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry) | The carrying out of domestic building work involving carpentry work associated with the alteration and repair of homes, carports, garages, pergolas, decks, verandas and similar structures. Work in this class also includes the domestic building work authorised to be carried out by the following classes of domestic builder— (a) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures); (b) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences); (c) class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation); (d) class of domestic builder (limited to framing); (e) class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding); | | | | (f) class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation); (g) class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction). | | 22 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to the erection of poles, masts and antennas) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the erection of poles, masts and antennas attached to a home if the pole, mast or antenna— (a) exceeds a height of 3 m above the highest point of its attachment to the home; or (b) exceeds a height of 8 m above ground level. | | 23 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with sheet plastering, including the cutting and fixing of interior wall boards. | | 24 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with the following solid plastering work— (a) the application of plaster or render to interior or exterior surfaces; (b) the restoration and renovation of solid plaster; (c) the installation of associated cornices and decorative moulds. | | 25 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to floor finishing and covering) | The carrying out of domestic building work associated with— (a) the installation of non-structural flooring; and (b) floor coverings including timber, timber veneers, parquetry, cork, carpet and vinyl. Work in this class does not include fixing floor tiles. | | 26 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to glazing work) | The carrying out of domestic building work involving the installation of glass, acrylic or other like materials in prepared openings, such as windows, door panels, screens, fences, balustrades or partitions. | | 27 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to insulation work) | The carrying out of domestic building work involving installing insulation into ceilings, external walls and floors and around pipe and duct work, including the selection of appropriate types of insulation material for such installations. | | 28 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to painting and decorating) | The carrying out of domestic building work involving— (a) preparation of surfaces for the application of paint; and (b) the application of paint or other substances for protective, decorative or technical purposes; and (c) colour matching. | | 29 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to floor and wall tiling work) | The carrying out of domestic building work involving affixing tiles for functional or decorative use on the internal or external surfaces of a home, including a swimming pool or spa, which includes waterproofing the tiling. | | 30 | Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited to attaching external fixtures) | The carrying out of domestic building work involving the installation of external fixtures such as blinds, awnings, security screens, insect screens and balustrades. | Sch. 13 inserted by S.R. No. 180/2018 reg. 14.