Compliance cert Form 15 ENGINEERNG 56 Reserve St Pomona

                                                Appendix – explanatory information

IMPORTANT NOTE: it is an offence for a competent person to give a building certifier a document, including this form, that the
person knows or reasonably suspects, is false or misleading.

Who can complete this certificate? (sections 10 of the Building Act 1975 (Building Act) and 73 of Building Regulation 2021
(BR 2021))

A building certifier can accept from a competent person (design – specifications) a certificate stating that the competent person
has assessed the building design or specification for the aspect of building work, and it will, if installed or carried out under the
certificate, comply with the building assessment provisions, including any relevant standards and codes.

Schedule 10 of the BR 2021 defines building design or specification as any material, system, method of building or other thing
related to the design of or specifications for building work.

For a competent person to meet the regulation requirements (section 77 of the BR 2021) they must substantially complete all
sections of this form, including information, such as the design of a particular material, system, method of building or that a
building element complies with the Building Code of Australia or a provision of the Queensland Development Code. It is also
important that the details of the relevant reference documents are included, for example, the applicable Australian Standards or
other technical provisions that may be applicable to the subject work.

What is the purpose of this form? (section 10 of the Building Act 1975)

The information in this form informs the building certifier’s decision making when they are assessing a building development
application and issuing the building development approval for the building work the subject of the certificate (form).

When is this form not required?

The assessment of some building applications will be entirely within the expertise of the relevant building certifier and therefore
they may not seek the help of a competent person. In these instances, this form is not required.

Is a manufacturer or supplier required under the BR 2021 to complete and sign this Form 15, if requested?

No. A manufacturer or supplier of building materials is not required to complete and give this form or any aspect and inspection
certificates if requested by a construction contractor, builder, appointed competent person, or a building certifier.

However, a manufacturer or supplier may give the construction contractor, builder, competent person or the building certifier
evidence of suitability such as a manufacturers statement for an aspect or material that it is compliant with the relevant
reference documents in the BCA i.e. the applicable Australian Standard/s.

What if there is not enough space for all the supporting material/documents?

Items 2, 3 and 4 requires the competent person to clearly identify the extent of the assessment that was undertaken for aspect/s
of work identified in this form.

For instance, there is provision for material such as specifications, standards, codes or other relevant publications to be
referenced in the form. However, if the space in the form is not sufficient to accommodate all of this material, you can create and
refer to additional material in an addendum or attachment to the form.

The form is also available in a Microsoft Word version, that you can download and edit to include additional material in the
relevant parts of the form. Note: that editing the form in the Microsoft Word version may cause the relevant boxes to expand and
increase the length of the document. This is acceptable and does not change the approved form, provided the section text
(description on the left-hand side of the page) is not altered.

Appointed competent person (design or specification) – (sections 34 and 36 of the BR 2021)

A building certifier must assess and decide to appoint an individual as a competent person before they can, as a competent
person, give design-specification help. The building certifier is required to keep detailed records about what was considered
when appointing a competent person.

A building certifier must be satisfied that an individual is competent to give the type of inspection help having regard to the
individual’s experience, qualifications and skills and if required by law to hold a licence or registration, that the individual is
appropriately registered or licensed.

An individual is appointed as competent to give design-specification help on or from a particular day. The building certifier can
also decide an individual is a competent person (design-specification) and a competent person (inspection) at the same time or
for the same systems or components of the work.

For further information about assessment of someone as a competent person refer to the Guideline for the assessment of
competent persons.



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